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adipocere

/ædɪˈsɪsəri/ noun · British & US
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What does adipocere mean?

noun

A waxy, fatty substance resulting from the decomposition of fatty tissues in the body, often found in the remains of corpses.

Example

"The forensic pathologist examined the adipocere found on the skeleton to determine the cause of death."

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