1. Plural of adipocere; a waxy or soapy substance formed from the decomposition of animal fats in bodies buried in moist conditions, especially in forensic contexts.
Usage: technical; forensic pathology; plural form

Examples

• Forensic scientists examined the adipoceres found in the exhumed remains to estimate the time of death.
• The formation of adipoceres in waterlogged soil can preserve body tissues for extended periods.
• Adipoceres are commonly observed in bodies recovered from wet burial sites.
• The presence of adipoceres indicated that the body had been buried for several years in damp conditions.