eremacausis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/

Word forms

eremacausis

Etymology

From New Latin ēremacausis, from Ancient Greek ἠρέμα (ēréma, “quietly”) + καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”).

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