Lapidified is a term used to describe the process of turning into stone. This word is often used in reference to animals, plants, and other organic materials that have been preserved over time. Some synonyms for lapidified include fossilized, petrified, calcified, turned to stone, ossified, and mineralized. These terms are often used interchangeably but may have slightly different meanings depending on the context. Fossilized, for example, typically refers to the process of mineralization that occurs when organic material is replaced by minerals in the earth. Petrified, on the other hand, may refer to a similar process but can also describe the state of being paralyzed with fear.