Necrosol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Necrosol is a noun meaning A type of anthropogenic soil commonly found at burial sites, characterised by the presence of human remains.
Meaning
A type of anthropogenic soil commonly found at burial sites, characterised by the presence of human remains.
Example Sentences
The results of this study highlight the need for microbial analysis of necrosols using more sensitive laboratory techniques, such as polymerase chain reaction assays; however it would increase the cost of research.
Word Forms
- necrosols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necropolis, anthroposol, anthrosol, ossilegium, palaeosol, anthropolite.
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