microincineration

noun

: a technique employing high temperatures (as 600–650°C) for driving off the organic constituents of cells or tissue fragments leaving the inorganic matter for chemical identification

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“Microincineration.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microincineration. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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