adipocerous, a.
(ædɪˈpɒsərəs)
[f. prec. + -ous.]
Of the nature of adipocere.
| c 1850 A. S. Taylor Med. Jurisp. (1873) I. vii. 129 The adipocerous state of the body could not have been brought about in less than six weeks. 1852 Ross tr. Humboldt's Trav. II. xvi. 54 Sebaceous and adipocerous matter, capable of being used in the fabrication of soap. |