Fossilise and Loosen

Fossilise

Fossilise verb - Convert to a fossil.

Loosen is an antonym for fossilise.

Loosen

Loosen verb - To make less taut.

Fossilise is an antonym for loosen.

Nearby Words: loose, looseness, loosely, loosening, loosener
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