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Fossilized

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fos·sil·ize  (fs-lz)
v. fos·sil·ized, fos·sil·iz·ing, fos·sil·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To convert into a fossil.
2. To make outmoded or inflexible with time; antiquate.
v.intr.
To become a fossil.
fossil·i·zation (-s-l-zshn) n.
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Adj.1.fossilized - set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs; "obsolete fossilized ways"; "an ossified bureaucratic system"
fossilised, ossified
inflexible - incapable of change; "a man of inflexible purpose"


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It reminded me of a sepia painting I had once seen done from the ink of a fossil Belemnite that must have perished and become fossilized millions of years ago.
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