French translation of lapidified is 
lapidifié

Meaning of "lapidified" in English

The term "lapidified" refers to a process in which organic material is turned into stone through mineralization, often over a long period. This term is generally used in geological contexts, pointing to the fossilization process where materials such as wood or bones become petrified by the gradual replacement of organic matter with minerals. As a more metaphorical use, "lapidified" can describe something that has become rigid or permanently fixed in a certain state.

Meaning of "lapidifié" in French

"Lapidifié" in French similarly describes the process of turning organic material into stone through mineralization. It is used in geological terms to indicate fossilization, where organic substances are replaced by minerals, resulting in petrified materials such as fossilized trees or bones. The term can also carry a figurative meaning, describing something that has become rigid or immutable.

Pronunciation of "lapidified" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈlæpɪdɪfaɪd/

Pronunciation Variations: There are limited pronunciation variations, but regional accents may affect the pronunciation. For example, some may emphasize different syllables slightly, but generally, the pronunciation remains consistent across English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "lapidifié" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /la.pi.di.fje/

Pronunciation Variations: In French-speaking regions, the pronunciation of "lapidifié" is often consistent, although slight variations might exist between European French and Canadian French, mostly in the intonation patterns rather than in the articulation of individual sounds.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The ancient forest had become lapidified over millions of years. (La forêt ancienne était devenue lapidifiée au fil de millions d'années.)
2. The archaeologist discovered lapidified wood at the excavation site. (L'archéologue a découvert du bois lapidifié sur le site de fouilles.)
3. With time, the bones were completely lapidified. (Avec le temps, les os ont été complètement lapidifiés.)
4. The museum displayed a lapidified fossil of a prehistoric creature. (Le musée exposait un fossile lapidifié d'une créature préhistorique.)
5. The intense process lapidified the organic material perfectly. (Le processus intense a parfaitement lapidifié le matériau organique.)
6. These lapidified remains are invaluable to scientists. (Ces restes lapidifiés sont inestimables pour les scientifiques.)
7. The lapidified tree stood as a testament to the passage of time. (L'arbre lapidifié se dressait comme un témoin du passage du temps.)
8. The site's artifacts included items that had been lapidified. (Les artefacts du site comprenaient des objets qui avaient été lapidifiés.)
9. Watching the lapidified process was fascinating for the students. (Observer le processus lapidifié était fascinant pour les étudiants.)
10. Over centuries, the city's ruins became lapidified. (Au fil des siècles, les ruines de la ville sont devenues lapidifiées.)

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

Synonyms: petrified, fossilized, turned to stone, hardened, solidified.

Antonyms: organic, soft, unmineralized, flexible, fluid.

Similar Words: crystallized, calcified, ossified, mineralized, preserved.

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

Synonyms: pétrifié, fossilisée, transformé en pierre, durci, solidifié.

Antonyms: organique, mou, non minéralisé, flexible, fluide.

Similar Words: cristallisé, calcifié, ossifié, minéralisé, préservé.

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