Cremation

//kɹɪˈmeɪʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "cremation" can be used as a noun.

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Defined As

burning of body

Derived Terms

aquamation autocremation biocremation cremationism cremationist direct cremation precremation water cremation

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Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

cremate cremating crematorium crematory

Related Terms

ball mill burning corpse cremate cremating crematorium dead

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