Fossilization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fossilization is a noun meaning The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil.
Meaning
The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil.
More Meanings
- (figuratively, by extension) The process of becoming fixed, unchanging, and out of date.
Word Forms
- fossilizations
- fossilisation
Synonyms for fossilization
Depending on context, synonyms include fossilification.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fossilification, fossilizer, carbonification, lapidification, humification, petrifaction.
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