What does fossilize mean?

Q: What does fossilize mean?

v. When something like an animal or plant becomes a fossil, it means it has turned into stone after many years.; When something or someone becomes stuck in a certain way and cannot change or develop, it is said to be fossilized.

fossilize

🇺🇸 /ˈfɑːsəlaɪz/ 🇬🇧 /ˈfɒsəlaɪz/

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When something like an animal or plant becomes a fossil, it means it has turned into stone after many years.

Over time, the bones fossilized and were discovered by scientists.

When something or someone becomes stuck in a certain way and cannot change or develop, it is said to be fossilized.

The old traditions have fossilized and need to be updated.

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When something like an animal or plant becomes a fossil, it means it has turned into stone after many years.; When something or someone becomes stuck in a certain way and cannot change or develop, it is said to be fossilized.

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3rd Present fossilizes

Past fossilized

Perfect fossilized

Progressive fossilizing