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FOSSILISE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Fossilise.

Fossilise - as a verb

Convert to a fossil

Example: "The little animals fossilized and are now embedded in the limestone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fossilize21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convert12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become mentally inflexible

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fossilize21

Example Sentences

"Over time, minerals can replace the organic material in a bone and fossilise it."
"Certain environmental conditions can help to fossilise delicate organisms."
"The footprints of dinosaurs have fossilised over millions of years."
"The ancient insects got trapped in amber and were fossilised."
"The plant remains were fossilised in the sediment layers."
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Word Game Points

Is FOSSILISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fossilise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOSSILISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FOSSILISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fossilise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOSSILISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FOSSILISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fossilise is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOSSILISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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