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Record 1 2015-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Funeral Services
  • Environment
DEF

... a chemical cremation, involving an accelerated process of alkaline hydrolysis, using lye under heat [(160 °C)] and pressure, to reduce a corpse to disposable liquid and a small amount of dry bone residue or mineral ash.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Pompes funèbres
  • Environnement
OBS

La résomation est un procédé d'hydrolyse alcaline utilisé pour liquéfier un corps et obtenir des cendres. Elle utilise une chaleur de 160 °C.

Spanish

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