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adipocere [′ad·ə·pə‚sir] (medicine) A light-colored, waxy material formed by postmortem conversion of body fats to higher fatty acids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Adipocere refers to a fatty wax substance that forms on bodies
either submerged in water or buried in damp conditions without oxygen
and air. That body cavity was surrounded by a thick layer
of adipocere, a hard, grainy substance commonly known as grave wax. |
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