Meaning of "eburnification" in English

Eburnification refers to the process of something becoming like ivory, typically in terms of coloration or texture. It is often used in scientific contexts, such as geology or pathology, to describe a specific transformation where materials or tissues acquire a hard, dense, ivory-like quality. This term can also metaphorically describe the process where an object or a being undergoes a significant change to acquire a new, more resilient form reminiscent of ivory's robustness and luster.

Meaning of "eburnification" in French

Eburnification, known as "Éburnification" in French, similarly signifies the transformation of a material into a state that resembles ivory, often highlighting changes in texture and color. This term is utilized in scientific domains such as geology or pathology to denote a procedure where substances or tissues attain a hard, dense quality akin to ivory. Additionally, it can metaphorically portray an object's metamorphosis into a sturdier state resembling the durability and shine of ivory.

Pronunciation of "eburnification" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌiːbɜːrnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "eburnification" in English remains largely consistent across regions, but minor variations in stress and vowel sounds might occur, influenced by local accents and dialects.

Pronunciation of "eburnification" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ebystofikasjɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: Similar to English, French pronunciation of "éburnification" can display slight variations based on regional accents, though the overall structure and stress pattern remain stable.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. Eburnification of the bones was observed in the ancient fossils. (L'éburnification des os a été observée dans les fossiles anciens.)

  2. The sculpture's eburnification gave it an exquisite finish. (L'éburnification de la sculpture lui a donné une finition exquise.)

  3. Scientists studied the eburnification process under the microscope. (Les scientifiques ont étudié le processus d'éburnification au microscope.)

  4. Eburnification occurs in certain geological formations over time. (L'éburnification se produit dans certaines formations géologiques au fil du temps.)

  5. They marveled at the natural eburnification of the teeth. (Ils s'émerveillaient de l'éburnification naturelle des dents.)

  6. The art piece underwent eburnification to enhance its durability. (L'œuvre d'art a subi une éburnification pour améliorer sa durabilité.)

  7. She described the gradual eburnification of the structure. (Elle a décrit l'éburnification progressive de la structure.)

  8. The eburnification process made the material resemble ivory. (Le processus d'éburnification a rendu le matériau semblable à de l'ivoire.)

  9. No one expected the rapid eburnification in the cave's walls. (Personne ne s'attendait à l'éburnification rapide des murs de la grotte.)

  10. The researcher published a paper on eburnification effects. (Le chercheur a publié un article sur les effets de l'éburnification.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "eburnification" in English

Synonyms: ivory-like transformation.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: ossification, calcification, fossilization.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "eburnification" in French

Synonyms: transformation en ivoire.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: ossification, calcification, fossilisation.

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