macerating

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Scope note
A technique for cleaning of flesh and grease from skeletal remains of vertebrate specimens for study or display. Bones are steeped in a liquid, usually a chemical or enzymatic solution, for several days to allow soluble matter to dissolve.
macerating
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024