arefaction

English

Etymology

From Latin arefacere.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /æɹɪˈfækʃən/

Noun

arefaction (countable and uncountable, plural arefactions)

1. (rare or obsolete) The fact or process of drying; desiccation.
   • 1658, Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial, Penguin, published 2005, page 31:

     Common Tombs preserve not beyond powder: A firmer consistence and compage of parts might be expected from Arefaction, deep buriall or charcoal.

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