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Definition of: fossilize
(fos′əl·īz) v. ·ized, ·iz·ing v.t.
1. To change into a fossil; petrify.
2. To make antiquated or out of date.
—v.i.
3. To become a fossil.
4. To search for or gather fossil specimens.
—fos′sil·i·za′tion noun
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