adipocere

/ædɪˈkoʊsɪri/ (ad-i-KOH-see-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A yellowish-white, waxy or oily substance formed in the process of putrefaction, especially in human or animal remains.

“The archaeologist discovered adipocere in the ancient tomb, which was a sign of the body’s decomposition process.”

Synonyms

  • grease
  • tallow

Antonyms

  • preserved
  • salvageable