1794 (transitive), from fossil + -ize. Intransitive use from 1828. Figurative use from 1856. Related: Fossilized; fossilizing.
The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone
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fosse
fossil
fossiliferous
fossilization
fossilize
foster
fosterage
fought
foul
foully
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