Tag Archives: adipocere

Adipocere formation and the stain in the trunk

In a previous comment I made on the Community discussion on the formation of adipocere thread, I stated that I do not believe the scientific community has a firm handle on what environmental triggers will actually produce adipocere.  I went … Continue reading

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Community discussion on the formation of adipocere

This thread is being created to combine comments pertaining to the issues surrounding the formation of adipocere. Valhall.

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Adipocere and DNA testing

Adipocere is formed during decomposition through the process of saponification.  Saponification is the hydrolysis of a fat or oil by the introduction of water.  Hydrolysis, in turn, is the decomposition of a chemical via the addition and interaction with water.  … Continue reading

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