fosilización
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la fosilización
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (geology)
a. fossilization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El tipo de fosilización más común es la permineralización, en el cual los restos de un organismo se convierten en roca sedimentaria.The most common type of fossilization is permamineralization, in which the remains of an organism turn into sedimentary rock.
b. fossilisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El reconocido paleontólogo dió una charla acerca del proceso de fosilización en climas tropicales.The renowned paleontologist gave a talk about the process of fossilisation in tropical climates.
2. (figurative) (stagnation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. fossilization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La fosilización de nuestra economía se debe a la falta de inversión en el sector tecnológico.The fossilization of our economy is due to the lack of investment in the technology sector.
b. fossilisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
"De no pasar estas reformas, estaríamos empeorando aún más la fosilización de nuestro sistema educativo," expresó el lider estudiantil."If we don't pass these reforms, we would be making the fossilisation of our education system even worse," expressed the student leader.
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