v. fos·sil·ized, fos·sil·iz·ing, fos·sil·iz·es v.tr. 1. To convert into a fossil. 2. To make outmoded or inflexible with time; antiquate. v.intr. To become a fossil. fos′sil·i·zation (-sə-lĭ-zāshən) n. |
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