Fossil

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004611",
  "term": "Fossil",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The preserved remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age, embedded in rock or other geological strata. These remains provide evidence of ancient life and environments, undergoing mineralization or other preservation processes over long periods. Paleontologists study fossils to understand evolutionary history and past ecosystems.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 888 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fossil/"
}