technofossil noun [C] UK /ˈtek.nəʊ.ˌfɒs.ᵊl/ US /ˈtek.nəʊ.ˌfɑː.sᵊl/ an object that could remain on the Earth for a very long period after it has been thrown away and is likely to be found and studied by people in the future “Plastic will definitely be a signature ‘technofossil’, because it is incredibly durable, we are making massive … Continue reading New words – 18 August 2025 The post New words – 18 August 2025 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary ...