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eremacausis

noun
er·​e·​ma·​cau·​sis | \ ˌerəməˈkȯsə̇s\
plural -es

Definition of eremacausis

: gradual oxidation of organic matter from exposure to air and moisture

History and Etymology for eremacausis

New Latin, from Greek ērema gently, softly, slowly + kausis burning, from kaiein to burn

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