terramation

English

Etymology

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

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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

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