单词 | adipocere |
释义 | adipocere/ˌadɪpə(ʊ)ˈsɪə /noun [mass noun] A greyish waxy substance formed by the decomposition of soft tissue in dead bodies subjected to moisture.But some have also recognized its resemblance to a fatty wax called adipocere, which is known to form from body fats buried in wet, anaerobic environments....
OriginEarly 19th century: from French adipocire, from Latin adeps, adip- 'fat' + French cire 'wax' (from Latin cera). |
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