释义 |
fossilism|ˈfɒsɪlɪz(ə)m| [f. fossil n. + -ism.] 1. The scientific study of fossils. rare—1.
1796Coleridge in J. Cottle Early Recollect. (1837) I. 192, I would thoroughly understand Mechanics; Hydrostatics..Fossilism; Chemistry [etc.]. 2. The state of being a fossil, the character or nature of a fossil.
1861Med. Times 18 May 526/1 Precocity may talk of superfluous laggards and obstructive fossilism. |