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embalm
(redirected from embalming)

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em·balm  (m-bäm)
tr.v. em·balmed, em·balm·ing, em·balms
1. To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay.
2. To protect from change or oblivion; preserve or fix: "A precedent embalms a principle" Benjamin Disraeli.
3. To impart fragrance to; perfume: Spicy aromas embalmed the air.

[Middle English embaumen, from Old French embasmer : en-, in; see en-1 + basme, balm; see balm.]

em·balmer n.
em·balmment n.

embalm
Verb
to preserve (a corpse) by the use of chemicals and oils [Old French embaumer]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.embalm - preserve a dead body
mummify - remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it; "Th Egyptians mummified their pharaohs"
conserve, maintain, preserve, keep up - keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up the building"; "children must be taught to conserve our national heritage"; "The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts"

embalm
Translations
Spanish embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vtembalsamar
French embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vtembaumer
German embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vteinbalsamieren
Italian embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vtimbalsamare

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