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petrification
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pet·ri·fac·tion  (ptr-fkshn) also pet·ri·fi·ca·tion (-f-kshn)
n.
1. A process of fossilization in which dissolved minerals replace organic matter.
2. The state of being stunned or paralyzed with fear.
petrification, petrifaction
Iapidification.
See also: Processes
lapidification.
See also: Stones
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Noun1.petrification - the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
petrifaction
fossilisation, fossilization - the process of fossilizing a plant or animal that existed in some earlier age; the process of being turned to stone
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The students are deeply concerned about Harry's response to the snake, as indicated when a group of Hufflepuffs speculate that he may possess additional dark powers, and as a result Harry is viewed as an outcast and must repeatedly defend himself against accusations that he is responsible for the spree of petrifactions at the school.
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Harry and pals find the Chamber of Secrets and come face to face with a huge snake called the basilisk, the real culprit behind the petrifactions, Tom Riddle aka Voldemort and Ron's little sister Ginny close to death.
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