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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Fossilized (); p. pr. & vb. n.Fossilizing ().] [Cf. F. fossiliser.] 1. To convert into a fossil; to petrify; as, to fossilize bones or wood. 2. To cause to become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, as by fossilization; to mummify; to deaden. Ten layers of birthdays on a woman's head Are apt to fossilize her girlish mirth. Mrs. Browning. Fos"silize v. i. 1. To become fossil. 2. To become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, beyond the influence of change or progress. スポンサード リンク
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