Terramation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A process for the final disposition of human remains in which microbes convert a deceased body into compost. countable, neologism, uncountable

Synonyms

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human compostingorganic reductionrecomposition

Etymology

Blend of Latin terra (“earth”) + cremation.

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