The chemistry of death - Adipocere degradation in modern graveyards

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The chemistry of death - Adipocere degradation in modern graveyards

© 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.The formation of adipocere slows further decomposition and preserves corpses for decades or even centuries. This resistance to degradation is a serious problem, especially with regard to the reuse of graves after regular resting times.We present results from an exhumation...

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Main Authors:	Fiedler, S., Berns, A., Schwark, Lorenz, Woelk, A., Graw, M.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier Ireland Ltd 2015
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/52770

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