No. 4,337 in German
fossile
"Fossile" in German means "fossil" in English, referring to preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
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Die fossilen Brennstoffe sind eine wichtige Energiequelle.
Fossil fuels are an important energy source.
Adjective describing the type of fuels.
Wissenschaftler studieren die fossilen Überreste von Dinosauriern.
Scientists study the fossil remains of dinosaurs.
Adjective describing the type of remains.
Der fossile Fund stammt aus der Kreidezeit.
The fossil discovery originates from the Cretaceous period.
Adjective describing the type of discovery related to fossils.
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