# lapidescent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌlæpɪˈdɛsənt/

## Definitions
1. Capable of petrifying other bodies.
2. Capable of being converted into stone.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lapidēscēns, present participle of lapidēscō (“to petrify”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lapidescent