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English
Etymology
From adipo- + Latin c�ra

Pronunciation
IPA|/�ædɪpo�si�(r)/ or /�æd�po�si�(r)/
SAMPA|/"{dIpo%si@(r)/ or /"{d@po%si@(r)/

Noun
en-noun|-

#A brown, fatty, waxy substance (fatty acids) that forms on dead animal tissues in response to hydrolysis

Synonyms
grave wax

See also
engrease
gobbets

Category:Medical

io:adipocere
vi:adipocere

• 2007-08-08 20:45 - Rodasmith - {{en-noun}}

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