Adipocere
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈædɪpoʊˌsiɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adipocere is a noun meaning A brown, fatty, waxy substance (fatty acids) that forms on dead animal tissues in response to hydrolysis.
Meaning
A brown, fatty, waxy substance (fatty acids) that forms on dead animal tissues in response to hydrolysis.
Word Forms
- adipoceres
- adipocire
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adipose, adeps, adipocyte, adipolysis, adipophilin, adipocytogenesis.
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