woodendite

/ˈwʊndɪtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of fossilized wood that resembles a mold of the original wood’s texture and structure.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the woodendite fossil, trying to determine its age and origin.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized wood
  • petrified wood

Antonyms

  • fresh wood
  • living wood