necrochemistry

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noun

The investigation of the chemical structures, reactions, processes and parameters of a dead organism.

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Meanings

nounnecrochemistry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe investigation of the chemical structures, reactions, processes and parameters of a dead organism.

Origin

From necro- + chemistry.

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APA

necrochemistry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrochemistry

MLA

“necrochemistry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrochemistry. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “necrochemistry,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrochemistry.

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