fossilization

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Synonyms: fossilisation

Antonyms: fossilisation

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Noun

1. The process of converting, or of being converted, into a [[fossil]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively|by extension}} The process of becoming fixed, unchanging, and out of date.

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