fossil resin

noun
UK: /ˈfɒsɪl ˈrezɪn/
US: /ˈfɑːsl ˈrezɪn/

  1. A natural resin that has become fossilized through geological processes, often millions of years old.

    1. This jewelry is made with fossil resin.
    2. The museum exhibit featured a piece of fossil resin with an insect perfectly preserved inside.

Synonyms

amber

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "fossil resin" is /ˈfɒsɪl ˈrezɪn/ in British English and /ˈfɑːsl ˈrezɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fossil resin": amber.

Example usage of "fossil resin": "This jewelry is made with fossil resin.". More examples on the page.