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eremacausis
noun
er·e·ma·cau·sis
\ˌerəməˈkȯsə̇s\
Definition of eremacausis
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: gradual oxidation of organic matter from exposure to air and moisture
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Origin and Etymology of eremacausis
New Latin, from Greek ērema gently, softly, slowly + kausis burning, from kaiein to burn
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