petrification
/ˌpetrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
mass noun
1- the process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance石化。
1.1
- a state of extreme fear making someone unable to move吓呆, 惊呆：
his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification.
他沉重的脚步刺激了保罗, 使其从惊呆状态中清醒过来。
1.2
- count noun an organic object which has been turned to stone石化物, 化石。