eremacausis

noun

er·​e·​ma·​cau·​sis

ˌerəməˈkȯsə̇s

plural -es

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

Word History

Etymology

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

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