The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil. / (figuratively, by extension) The process of becoming fixed, unchanging, and out of date.

plural of fossilization

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fossilize

present participle of fossilize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fossilate

present participle of fossilate

simple past tense and past participle of fossilate

(dated) To fossilize

The science or state of fossils. / The state of being extremely antiquated in views and opinions. / A policy of reliance on fossil fuels.

The mineralized remains of an animal or plant. / (paleontology) Any preserved evidence of ancient life, including shells, imprints, burrows, coprolites, and organically-produced chemicals.