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has gloss | eng: A petrifying well is a well which seemingly turns objects into stone. If an object is placed into the well and left there for a period of months or years the object acquires a stony exterior. At one time this property was believed to be a result of magic or witchcraft, but it is an entirely natural phenomenon and due to a process of evaporation and deposition in waters with an unusually high mineral content. |
lexicalization | eng: petrifying well |
instance of | (noun) a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine well |
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