embalm (redirected from embalming)

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.

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

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em·balmer n.

em·balmment n.

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embalm

Verb

to preserve (a corpse) by the use of chemicals and oils [Old French embaumer]

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

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"

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embalm

verb preserve, lay out, mummify

Translations

embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vt → embalsamar

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embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vt → embaumer

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embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vt → einbalsamieren

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embalm [ɪmˈbɑːm] vt → imbalsamare