Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fossilised

Adjective

/ˈfɒs.ɪ.laɪzd/

Definition

Transformed into a fossil, often meaning that something has become so hardened that it can no longer change or adapt.

Examples

The fossilised remains of dinosaurs give us insight into their lives.
Some plants have fossilised in such a way that we can still see their original structure.
Researchers studied the fossilised shells to understand ancient marine ecosystems.

Meaning

The state of being preserved in a natural substance, typically referring to remains of organisms that have been altered over time and turned into stone.