How is the word окаменевать translated from Russian to English

Превращаться в ископаемое за очень долгое время.

To turn into a fossil over long ages.

verb
English translation
Fossilize

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  • Кости могут окаменеть под слоями ила. Bones can fossilize under layers of mud.

  • Твёрдые раковины окаменевают лучше мягких листьев. Hard shells fossilize better than soft leaves.

  • Сколько времени нужно кости, чтобы окаменеть? How long does a bone take to fossilize?

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FAQ about “окаменевать”

How is “окаменевать” translated from Russian?
“окаменевать” translates into English as “Fossilize”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “окаменевать” mean?
Meaning of “окаменевать”: Превращаться в ископаемое за очень долгое время. In English — “Fossilize”.
What part of speech is “окаменевать”?
“окаменевать” is a verb.
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