<prompt> The smell or odour encountered when performing autopsy on a body that has undergone established Adipocere formation is2018Foul, RepulsiveSweet, RancidNo OdourPungent  <response>: Adipocere cirewax is a modification of putrefaction. In this, the fatty tissues of the body change into a substance known as adipocere. Mechanism: The change is due to the gradual hydrolysis and hydrogenation of pre-existing fats, such as olein, into higher fatty acids, which combine with calcium and ammonium ions to form insoluble soaps, which being acidic, inhibit putrefactive bacteria. Propeies: Adipocere has a distinct offensive or sweetish smell, but during the early stages of its production, a penetrating ammoniacal odour is noticed. Medicolegal Impoance: 1 When the process involves the face, the features are well preserved, which help to establish the identity. 2 The cause of death can be determined, because injuries are recognised. 3 The time since death can be estimated. Ref:- k.s.Narayan reddy; pg num:- 171 