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LAPIDIFIER [2 records]

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Record 1 2001-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Petrography
DEF

To form into stone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Convertir en pierre [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
OBS

to consolidate from a loose sediment to a solid rock. (Glossary of Geology, AGI).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
OBS

lapidification: transformation d'une roche meuble en pierre.

Spanish

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