fossil

[US]/ˈfɒsl/
[UK]/ˈfɑːsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. fossil; something that is hardened or rigid like a fossil; a person who is stubborn and unchanging
adj. fossil; outdated and conservative

Phrases & Collocations

fossil fuel

fossil record

fossilized remains

living fossil

trace fossil

fossil oil

Example Sentences

the combustion of fossil fuels.

the natural history of a fossil or an insect.

the rapid exhaustion of fossil fuel reserves.

he can be a cantankerous old fossil at times.

the fossils are extracted from the chalk.

a shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

fossil representatives of lampreys and hagfishes.

fossil imprints that look for all the world like motorcycle tracks.

The fossils may be a million years old.

a finite list of choices; our finite fossil fuel reserves.

strong acids are derived from the combustion of fossil fuels.

embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale.

The geologist found many uncovered fossils in the valley.

Inland foraminifer fossils are considered as one of good indicators of marine facies.

In organic lamina, the content of organic carbon exceeds 5% and algae fossils and ichthyolite are abundant.

fossil remains found in Java; formerly called Pithecanthropus erectus.

Real-world Examples

There are almost definitely fascinating fossils to be found here.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) July 2019 Collection

It was just a few animal fossils.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

These fossils were deposited in a river system.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

Hans wants them to last because he loves his fossils.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia Comprehensive Category

Dinosaurs were not the only fossil from the area.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American March 2022 Compilation

She also said fossil fuel emissions continue to rise.

Source: This month VOA Special English

That's probably the coolest fossil I've ever seen.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

They found the fossils of earwig-like creatures in a lagoon.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2023

It's the first such fossil found in Australia with both.

Source: BBC English Unlocked

In some studies, biofuels are still better than fossil fuels.

Source: VOA Standard English_ Technology

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