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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

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History and Etymology for eremacausis

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

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