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Fossilized

Verb / ˈfɑ:sʌˌlaɪzd / Another word for fossilized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

preserved in the form of a fossil or fossils

Synonyms & similar words

ossified fossilise fossilised fossilize petrified mineralized preserved permineralized fossillike fossilised calcified hardened ossified fixed solidified stiffened cemented encrusted froze immobilized incarcerated jailed

Example sentences

  1. The fossilized remains of a prehistoric bird were discovered in the desert.
  2. The ancient tree was fossilized and turned into stone over time.
  3. The museum has a collection of fossilized dinosaur bones.
  4. The archaeologists found fossilized footprints of a dinosaur.
  5. The fossilized shells of prehistoric sea creatures were found in the rocks.

Quotes

  • Every fossilized bone tells a story. A story of survival, adaptation, and change. - Rachel Ignotofsky
  • The history of life on earth has been written in rocks and the remains of ancient organisms that have been fossilized. - David Attenborough
  • Fossilized footprints are windows to the past. - Neil Shubin

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