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   [ I or T ] to become or to make something become a fossil (= something preserved in rock for a very long period): The remains gradually fossilized. Lava buried the forest, eventually fossilizing the trees. [ I ] to fail to change even after becoming old-fashioned: After he died we continued to follow his methods, and the organization fossilized.

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     to become or to make something become a fossil (= something...

   • Znaczenie Fossilize, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     fossilize definicja: 1. to become or to make something...

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     having become a fossil (= something preserved in rock for a...

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   When something fossilizes, it becomes a fossil, meaning it leaves an impression in the Earth that far outlives the organism. Fossils are remnants left in rock of a living creature: the remnants have been petrified over many years and they leave an impression of what the animal was like.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › fossilizeFOSSILIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 15, 2024 · 1. to convert or be converted into a fossil. 2. to become or cause to become antiquated or inflexible. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. fossilizable (ˈfossilˌizable) or fossilisable (ˈfossilˌisable) adjective.

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   May 13, 2024 · adjective. set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs. “obsolete fossilized ways”. synonyms: fossilised, ossified. inflexible. incapable of change.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › fossilizedfossilized adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   preserved as a fossil. (disapproving) old-fashioned, fixed and unable to change or develop. Definition of fossilized adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   How do you identify a fossil?

   • • When checking if something is a fossil, the first thing paleontologists check is the weight. When something becomes a fossil, it mineralized, or becomes made of minerals. This usually means an increase in weight. A fossil bone is heavier than a normal bone, noticeably so. So, if your object is heavy, it might be a fossil.

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   What do fossils tell us?

   • Fossils tell us a story of life in the past. They may also tell us how an organism died, usually by rapid burial during a catastrophe.

   What can't fossils tell us?

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   What is a true fossil?

   • True form fossils are large body parts of an organism that has been replaced by minerals. True form fossils are formed by a process called petrification. Common examples of these fossils include limbs, torsos, fingers, and heads. Unlike molds and casts, they are not formed using an impression.

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