fossilized

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English

Definitions

verb

To make into a fossil
To become a fossil
(by extension) to become inflexible or outmoded
(by extension) To make antiquated, rigid, or fixed; to deaden.

adjective

In a state of fossilization; preserved in rock
Outmoded
Having become a fossil: no longer productive

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Synonyms

fossilate fossilify antiquated disused outdated ossified inflexible fossil rigid prefossilized subfossilized taphonomised autochthonous well-preserved postsedimentary epizootic rocken rupestrian

Rhymes

surmised utilized devised recognized ostracized surprised scrutinized mesmerized chastised disguised

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