English Dictionary

Definition of “adipocerous”

adipocerous (ˌædɪˈpɒsərəs) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (biochemistry) relating or similar to adipocere

adipocere (ˌædɪpəʊˈsɪə Pronunciation for adipocere ; ˈædɪpəʊˌsɪə Pronunciation for adipocere

Definitions

noun

  1. a waxlike fatty substance formed during the decomposition of corpses Nontechnical name: grave-wax

Derived Forms

adipocerous (ˌædɪˈpɒsərəs Pronunciation for adipocerous  adjective

Word Origin

C19: via French from New Latin adiposus fat (see adipose) + French cire wax

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