amber

(noun)

a hard, generally yellow to brown translucent fossil resin

Related Terms

  • petrification
  • permineralization

Examples of amber in the following topics:

  • Fossil Formation

    • For example, some insects have been preserved perfectly in amber, which is ancient tree sap .
    • The image depicts a gnat preserved in amber.
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