Process of turning one's body to [[stone]] or [[metal]]. May also refer to the final result, that is, a [[statue|completely petrified living creature]]. Most commonly associated with [[snake_hair|gorgons]].

Also refers to a fringe fetish involving turning person into statue, often while they are in any embrassing/sexual poses.

h4. See also
* [[Crystallization]]
石化 固め チョコ化 黄金化