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Definition resomation in British English

resomation noun

noun
1

a form of cremation when the body of the deceased is dissolved in a water and alkali solution, and the bones remaining are cremated afterwards

Example

Six states in America have passed legislation to allow resomation and the Scottish company behind the technology says it is in talks to allow the process in the UK.

Definition resomation in British English