fossilization
noun/ˌfɑsələˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,857 most common English word
Meaning
the process by which organic remains become preserved as fossils through mineral replacement over time.
Example sentence
The scientist explained that fossilization occurs when organic material is slowly replaced by minerals over millions of years.
Synonyms & related words
- preservation
- petrification
- mineralization
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