Where does “silicification” come from?
silicification (English) comes from English -ification, from Old French -ification, from Latin -ficatio.
silicification (English): Impregnation with silica; petrification
Definitions
- Impregnation with silica; petrification
Ancestry of “silicification”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | -ification | The process of becoming |
| 2 | Old French | -ification | — |
| 3 | Latin | -ficatio | — |