What does "resomation" mean?

A process for the disposal of a corpse by submerging it in a strong base compound at a high pressure and temperature until it dissolves.

Resomation

Q: What is a synonym for "resomation"?

Common synonyms include: alkaline hydrolysis, alkaline hydrolysis, biocremation, flameless cremation, water cremation.

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Noun

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A process for the disposal of a corpse by submerging it in a strong base compound at a high pressure and temperature until it dissolves. countable, uncountable
"[…] bodies were dissolved by resomation and the fluid evaporated to a powder that was ceremoniously scattered around the roots of newly planted trees."

Synonyms

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alkaline hydrolysis alkaline hydrolysis biocremation flameless cremation water cremation

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"[…] bodies were dissolved by resomation and the fluid evaporated to a powder that was ceremoniously scattered around the roots of newly planted trees."

Etymology

From re- + soma + -ation.

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