lignification

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lignification - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lignification \Lig`ni*fi*ca"tion\
     (l[i^]g`n[i^]*f[i^]*k[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [Cf. F. lignification.
     See Lignify.] (Bot.)
     A change in the character of a cell wall, by which it becomes
     harder. It is supposed to be due to an incrustation of
     lignin.
     [1913 Webster]