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fossilization

UK
/ˌfɒs.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfɑː.sə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

fossilizationadjective
UK
/ˌfɒs.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfɑː.sə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "fossilization processes").
fossilizationnoun
fossilizations
pl
The fossilization of the dinosaur took millions of years.
Окаменелость динозавра заняла миллионы лет.
Fossilization is a rare process that preserves ancient life forms.
Фоссилизация — это редкий процесс, сохраняющий древние формы жизни.
Synonyms
mineralization
fossil formation
preservation
petrification

Definitions

fossilizationadjective
Relating to or involving the process of fossilization.
Fossilization processes can preserve delicate tissues under ideal conditions.
fossilizationnoun
The process through which organic material becomes a fossil, typically involving the replacement of organic material with minerals over a long period.
The fossilization of the dinosaur bones took millions of years, preserving them for scientists to study.
The state of being preserved as a fossil.
The fossilization of the ancient tree was so complete that even the smallest details of its bark were visible.
A process by which something becomes outdated or resistant to change, often used metaphorically.
The fossilization of the company's policies made it difficult for them to adapt to the new market trends.
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