fossilization

Definitions

The process by which organic matter becomes petrified or turned into a fossil.

The act or process of becoming set in a rigid, unchanging, or outdated state.

Examples

The process of fossilization requires specific environmental conditions to preserve organic remains over millions of years.

Paleontologists study the chemical changes that occur during fossilization to better understand ancient ecosystems.

Synonyms

petrification ossification calcification stagnation hardening mineralization

Antonyms

evolution development progression modernization change dynamism