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silicify, v. t. [L. silex, silicis, a flint + -fy: cf. F. silicifier.].
To convert into, or to impregnate with, silica, or with the compounds of silicon. [1913 Webster]
" The silica may take the form of agate, chalcedony, flint, hornstone, or crystalline quartz."
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"The specimens found . . . are completely silicified."
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silicify, v. i.
To become converted into silica, or to be impregnated with silica. [1913 Webster]
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