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exhumation [‚eks·yü′mā·shən] (geology) The uncovering or exposure through erosion of a former surface, landscape, or feature that had been buried by subsequent deposition. 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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This well-known precaution was adopted to prevent the speedy exhumation of the body by some of the carnivorous beasts of the prairie, whose instinct was sure to guide them to the spot. Then the Home Office might have ordered exhumation. |
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