fossilization
noun /ˌfɒsəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
/ˌfɑːsələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also fossilisation)
[uncountable]- the process of becoming a fossil or of making something into a fossil
化石： 变成化石或将某些东西制成化石的过程- Amber is a superb medium for the fossilization of fragile organisms.
琥珀是脆弱生物石化的绝佳媒介。
- Amber is a superb medium for the fossilization of fragile organisms.
- (disapproving) the process of becoming, or of making somebody/something become, fixed and unable to change or develop
（使人或物）僵化 - the fossilization of the monarchy
君主制的僵化
- the fossilization of the monarchy