eremacausis
/ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/
eremacausis noun: a gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.
Noun
eremacausis (uncountable)
- A gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.
Origin of eremacausis
From New Latin ēremacausis, from Ancient Greek ἠρέμα (ēréma, “quietly”) + καῦσις (kaûsis, “burning”).
Questions about eremacausis
- What does eremacausis mean?
- Eremacausis means a gradual decay through slow combustion or oxidation, like that of old trees or dead animals.
- What part of speech is eremacausis?
- Eremacausis is a noun.
- How do you pronounce eremacausis?
- Eremacausis is pronounced /ˌɛɹɪməˈkɔːzɪs/.
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