verb
to become rigid or hardened like bone; to turn into bone
adjective
hardened like bone; rigid; inflexible
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The ossified remains of the ancient creature were carefully studied by paleontologists.
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His ossified thinking prevented him from considering any new ideas.
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Dude, you need to chill out and stop being so ossified about everything.
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Her heart felt ossified after experiencing so much pain and betrayal.