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corium

noun
co·​ri·​um | \ ˈkȯr-ē-əm How to pronounce corium (audio) \
plural coria\ ˈkȯr-​ē-​ə How to pronounce coria (audio) \

Definition of corium

: dermis

Examples of corium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The sarcophagus has proved to be an astonishing structure, protecting the world from the corium, uranium, and plutonium within. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Chernobyl's Historic Sarcophagus to Be Dismantled," 7 Aug. 2019 The lava-like mixture of nuclear fuel rods and other structural materials is known as corium, and finding its location is vital for decontamination efforts. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Underwater Robot Spots Possible Melted Nuclear Fuel in Fukushima Reactor," 25 July 2017

First Known Use of corium

1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for corium

New Latin, from Latin, leather — more at cuirass

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corium

noun
co·​ri·​um | \ ˈkōr-ē-əm, ˈkȯr- How to pronounce corium (audio) \
plural coria\ -​ē-​ə How to pronounce coria (audio) \

Medical Definition of corium

: dermis

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