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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-uh-poh-seer]
- /ˈæd ə poʊˌsɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ad-uh-poh-seer]
- /ˈæd ə poʊˌsɪər/
Definitions of adipocere word
- noun adipocere a waxlike fatty substance formed during the decomposition of corpses 3
- noun adipocere a fatty or waxy substance produced in decomposing dead bodies exposed to moisture 3
- noun adipocere a waxy substance produced by the decomposition of dead animal bodies in moist burial places or under water. 1
- noun adipocere A grayish waxy substance formed by the decomposition of soft tissue in dead bodies subjected to moisture. 1
- noun adipocere A brown, fatty, waxy substance (fatty acids) that forms on dead animal tissues in response to hydrolysis. 0
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Origin of adipocere
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French adipocire, equivalent to adipo- adipo- + cire wax < Latin cēra; English e by association with cēra; cf. cere2
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Parts of speech for Adipocere
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adipocere popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adipocere usage trend in Literature
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adj adipocere
- adipose — of, resembling, or containing fat; fatty
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- what is adipocere?
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