Fossilizing

Synonyms for "fossilizing" (36 found)

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Closest matches (8)

age anneal antiquate become extinct become obsolete calcify callous case harden

Strong matches (10)

cornify date fade firm fossilate fust grow old

Verb(3 words)

fossilate fossilify fossilise

Related words (18)

harden indurate lapidify lithify lose currency molder obsolesce ossify outdate perish petrify rust shrivel steel superannuate temper toughen vitrify

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Trilobites fossils are arthropods, or joint-footed animals, with a segmented body of hinged plates and shields. They could curl up into a ball for protection, sometimes fossilizing as a "rolled" trilobite.

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