fossilise

Example:The leaves of the ancient tree have fossilised into a beautiful specimen that is now part of a museum collection.

Definition:To transform into a fossil, typically through the natural process of mineralisation.

Example:The rapid fossilisation of the plant matter led to the formation of vast coal deposits.

Definition:The process of converting something into a fossil, often involving the replacement of organic material by minerals.

Example:The skull was so well-preserved it almost appeared to be fossilised, despite only being a few years old.

Definition:Converted into a fossil, usually meaning that the object is preserved in stone or has the appearance of a fossil.