fossilization
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/ˌfoʊsələˈzeɪʃən/
/ˌfɒsɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- 1 fosilleşme uncountable
Definition (English)
The process by which organic matter buried under sediments is transformed into rock or a mineralized fossil.
Example Sentences
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Fossilization can take millions of years.Fosilleşme milyonlarca yıl sürebilir.
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The conditions for fossilization were ideal.Fosilleşme koşulları idealdi.
Synonyms
petrification
Collocations
fossilization processfossilization ratefossilization occursfossilization of organic matter