alkaline hydrolysis

American  

[al-kuh-lahyn-hahy-drahl-uh-sis, al-kuh-lin] / ˈæl kəˌlaɪn haɪˈdrɑl ə sɪs, ˈæl kəˌlɪn /

noun

1. the process of reducing a dead body to an ash-like substance by placing the remains in a heated mixture of water and potassium hydroxide.

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alkaline hydrolysis

The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

The low-impact act of dissolving a body in a mixture of water and potassium hydroxide, called alkaline hydrolysis, is now allowed in 20 states.

From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2022

According to The Associated Press, alkaline hydrolysis is available in at least 19 states.

From Washington Times ● May 28, 2019

The bill, which would take effect on May 1, 2020, also would legalize alkaline hydrolysis.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2019

Green Acres Pet Center offers another type of cremation using an alkaline hydrolysis system, Manager Bob Davis said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2018