fossilise

Other forms: fossilised; fossilising

Definitions of fossilise
  1. verb
    convert to a fossil
    synonyms: fossilize
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    types:
    lapidify, petrify
    change into stone
    type of:
    convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  2. verb
    become mentally inflexible
    synonyms: fossilize
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    type of:
    age, get on, maturate, mature, senesce
    grow old or older
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