Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

resomation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: re-so-ma-tion
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"[…] bodies were dissolved by resomation and the fluid evaporated to a powder that was ceremoniously scattered around the roots of newly planted trees."
"Many consumers opt for cremation for environmental reasons, though it too carries the risk for air pollution. Some in the industry are looking to alternatives of body disposal such as freeze-drying (promession) and dissolving (resomation)."
"Enter resomation, an alternative to cremation for the eco-conscious cadaver. Resomation is a process that liquefies rather than burns body tissues."

Etymology

From re- + soma + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: re
Suffix: soma

Usage

Inflected Forms

resomations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

resomate resomator

Synonyms

alkaline hydrolysis biocremation flameless cremation water cremation

Questions

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.
Where does resomation come from?: From re- + soma + -ation.

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