Vocabulary Entry

fossilised

|adjective • verb

adjective

preserved in a form that resembles stone or rock, especially in the context of organisms that have become petrified over time.

Example Sentences

"The fossilised remains of dinosaurs can tell us a lot about their behavior."

"At the museum, we saw several fossilised plants from millions of years ago."

"The archaeologist was thrilled to discover a fossilised bone during the dig."

verb

Example Sentences

"The heat and pressure over time fossilised the ancient tree trunks."

"Scientists have discovered how certain conditions fossilised the remains of prehistoric animals."

"The quick burial of the animal helped preserve and fossilise its structure."