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Ligneous vs Lignification - What's the difference?

ligneous | lignification |

As an adjective ligneous

is of, or resembling wood; woody.

As a noun lignification is

turning to wood; the process of becoming ligneous.

ligneous

English

Alternative forms

*lignous

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or resembling wood; woody.
  • (botany) Containing lignin or xylem.

    • lignification

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Turning to wood; the process of becoming ligneous.