terramation

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terramation

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

terramation (countable and uncountable, plural terramations)

1. (neologism) A process for the final disposition of human remains in which microbes convert a deceased body into compost.

   Synonyms: human composting, organic reduction, recomposition

Derived terms

• terramate

Translations

Translations

Finnish: vainajan kompostointi, terramaatio French: terramation (fr) f, humusation (fr) f, compostage humain (fr) m German: Reerdigung f, Terramation f (chiefly Swiss), Rekomposition (rare), menschliche Kompostierung f