fossil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plantThe mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
» The continent is abundant in fossil fuels.
Der Kontinent ist reich an fossilen Brennstoffen. — Tamy
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6 sensesThe mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
Fossil
ископа́емоеiskopájemoje, окамене́лостьokamenélostʹ, фосси́лияfossílija
копа́линаkopályna, скам'яні́лістьskamʺjanílistʹ, фосі́ліяfosílija
the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
Any preserved evidence of ancient life, including shells, imprints, burrows, coprolites, and organically-produced chemicals.
A fossil word.
(figuratively)Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.
Fossil
ископа́емоеiskopájemoje
(derogatory, figuratively)An extremely old or outdated person.
(Internet, colloquial)A piece of content, which, despite its age, is being repromoted to a large volume of users by the algorithm.
Examples
97 sentencesThe continent is abundant in fossil fuels.
deDer Kontinent ist reich an fossilen Brennstoffen. — Tamy
Fossil fuels won't be available forever.
ruИскопаемые виды топлива не будут нам доступны вечно. — odexed
deFossile Brennstoffe werden nicht für alle Zeit verfügbar sein. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Fossil fuel prices shot through the roof.
deDie Preise fossiler Brennstoffe gingen durch die Decke. — samueldora
Tom is interested in fossils.
ruТому интересны окаменелости. — odexed
Coal is a fossil fuel.
ruУголь — это ископаемое топливо. — Wezzel
deKohle ist ein fossiler Brennstoff. — Luiaard
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Origin
From French fossile, from Latin fossilis (“something which has been dug up”), from fodio (From French fossile, from Latin fossilis (“something which has been dug up”), from fodio (“to dig up”).
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Forms
plural: fossilsSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
46 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- B2The environment and climate — Because the lesson uses it
See also
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