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fossil in Russian

fossil in Russian is окамене́лость, ископа́емое, ископаемое — fossil means the preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.

fossil in Russian

окамене́лость
noun
Pronounced: okamenelost
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
ископа́емое
noun
Pronounced: iskopayemoye
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
ископаемое
noun
Pronounced: iskopayemoye
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
ископа́емое
noun
Pronounced: iskopayemoye
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.
ископаемое
noun
Pronounced: iskopayemoye
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.
окаменелость
noun
Pronounced: okamenelost
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.

What does "fossil" mean?

  1. noun The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
    "The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach."
  2. noun Something (or someone) seen as extremely old-fashioned or outdated.
    "Some young people think anyone who still writes checks is a fossil."
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fossil in a sentence

  • The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach.
  • The museum displayed a dinosaur fossil found in Montana.
  • Some young people think anyone who still writes checks is a fossil.
  • The old rules of the club are a fossil from another era.

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What is "fossil" in Russian?
"fossil" in Russian is окамене́лость, ископа́емое, ископаемое. fossil means: The preserved remains or traces of an ancient plant or animal, usually turned to stone over time.
How do you pronounce окамене́лость?
"fossil" in Russian is окамене́лость, pronounced "okamenelost".
How do you use "fossil" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were thrilled to find a small shell fossil on the beach." In Russian, "fossil" is окамене́лость, ископа́емое, ископаемое.
Are there other ways to say "fossil" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "fossil": окамене́лость, ископа́емое, ископаемое, окаменелость.
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