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Pronunciation: [ˈadɪpˌə͡ʊsə] (IPA)

Adipocere, also known as grave wax or corpse wax, is a substance that forms on the remains of dead animals and humans. It is a grayish-white, soft and waxy material that is derived from the decomposition of fats in the body. Although the term adipocere is most commonly used, other words can be used to describe this peculiar substance. Some synonyms for adipocere include mortuary wax, sepulchral wax, and corpse butter. The term mortuary wax emphasizes the association of adipocere with funerary practices, while sepulchral wax refers to its formation within tombs or burial sites. Corpse butter is another colloquial term used to describe the greasy, waxy consistency of adipocere.
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What are the hypernyms for Adipocere?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    fat, wax, candle wax, Cemetery Wax.

Usage examples for Adipocere

6. Observe the presence or absence of Adipocere and its position, if present.
"The Eye of Osiris"
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And all these bones were almost entirely free from marks or scratches such as would naturally occur in an ordinary dismemberment and all were quite free from Adipocere.
"The Eye of Osiris"
R. Austin Freeman
Then there was the fact that all the bones were quite free from Adipocere.
"The Eye of Osiris"
R. Austin Freeman

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