

The tree trunk began to fossilize over millions of years.
To turn into a fossil or to preserve in a form that resembles a fossil.
The dinosaur bones started to fossilize in the ground.
Scientists study how plants fossilize over time.
The lake's sediment helped to fossilize the ancient fish.
fossilize remains
fossilize organisms
fossilize quickly
petrify
preserve
entomb
The old rules can fossilize our way of thinking.
To make something outdated or unable to change.
Rigid policies can fossilize innovation.
Old traditions may fossilize our culture.
Fear of change can fossilize progress.
fossilize ideas
fossilize beliefs
fossilize practices
stagnate
freeze
solidify