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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fossilize

/ˈfɒsɪlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does fossilize mean?

verb

To preserve the remains or impression of a plant or animal in rock, or to make something seem old-fashioned or out of date. To convert into a fossil.

Example

"The process of fossilization can take thousands of years, during which the organism's remains are slowly replaced with minerals from the surrounding rock."

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