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adipocere

Pronunciation: /ˌadɪpə(ʊ)ˈsɪə/
Definition of adipocere

noun

[mass noun]
  • a greyish waxy substance formed by the decomposition of soft tissue in dead bodies subjected to moisture.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French adipocire, from Latin adeps, adip- 'fat' + French cire 'wax' (from Latin cera)

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