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necrophagy

/nɪˈkrɒf.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/nɪˈkrɒf.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или практику питания мертвыми телами или падалью.

A noun referring to the act or practice of feeding on dead bodies or carrion.

uncountable

  1. Feeding on dead matterC2formalscientific

    The act of feeding on dead organic matter, especially corpses or carrion.

    ruПитание мертвечиной

    • Vultures are well-known for their necrophagy.
    • Necrophagy is common among certain species of beetles.
    • The study examined the role of necrophagy in nutrient cycling.

    Synonymsnecrophagia

Forms
  • necrophagies plural form
  • necrophagies' possessive plural form
  • necrophagy's possessive singular form