Fossilize: meaning, definitions and examples
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fossilize
[ ˈfɑː.səl.aɪz ]
in science
To convert into a fossil; to make or become petrified. Fossilization typically occurs when an organism is buried by sediment and the organic materials are replaced by minerals over time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dinosaur bones fossilized over millions of years.
- After being buried for centuries, the ancient tree stump finally began to fossilize.
- The process of fossilization can provide valuable insights into prehistoric life.
- Scientists study the fossilized remains of plants and animals to understand more about Earth's history.
- The museum displays a variety of fossilized specimens for visitors to see.
Translations
Translations of the word "fossilize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fossilizar
🇮🇳 जीवाश्म बनाना
🇩🇪 versteinern
🇮🇩 membatu
🇺🇦 окаменівати
🇵🇱 fosylizować
🇯🇵 化石化する (かせきかする)
🇫🇷 fossiliser
🇪🇸 fosilizar
🇹🇷 fosilleşmek
🇰🇷 화석화하다
🇸🇦 تحجر
🇨🇿 fosilizovat
🇸🇰 fosilizovať
🇨🇳 变成化石 (biàn chéng huàshí)
🇸🇮 fosilizirati
🇮🇸 steingervingur
🇰🇿 тасқа айналу
🇬🇪 გათხევადება
🇦🇿 fossilləşmək
🇲🇽 fosilizar
Etymology
The word "fossilize" originates from the Latin word "fossilis", meaning "dug up" or "obtained by digging". The term was first used in the 18th century to describe the process of turning organic remains into fossils through the replacement of organic materials with minerals. Fossilization plays a crucial role in paleontology and our understanding of ancient life forms.
See also: fossilization, fossilized.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,098, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.