Fossils Meaning in English
word · lemma: fossil
التعريف
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of plants, animals, or other organisms from the distant past, usually found in rocks.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually used in scientific or educational contexts, and takes the plural form 'fossils' when referring to more than one. Common collocations: 'dinosaur fossils', 'fossil record', 'ancient fossils'. Not to be confused with 'fossil fuels' (coal, oil, gas).
جمل نموذجية
We found some fossils in the park yesterday.
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Some fossils are millions of years old and still perfectly preserved.
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Kids love seeing dinosaur fossils at the museum.
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Scientists study fossils to learn about ancient animals.
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Fossils help us understand Earth's history.
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There's a huge collection of marine fossils from the ancient seabed.
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