What does fossilize mean?
To preserve the remains or impression of a plant or animal in rock, or to make something seem old-fashioned or out of date.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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.