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/emˈbä(l)m/,
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embalmed, past participle; embalms, 3rd person singular present; embalming, present participle; embalmed, past tense;
  1. Preserve (a corpse) from decay, originally with spices and now usually by arterial injection of a preservative
    • - the Egyptian method of embalming
  2. Preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state
    • - the band was all about revitalizing pop greats and embalming their legacy
  3. Give a pleasant fragrance to
    • - the sweetness of the linden trees embalmed all the air
  1. preserve a dead body
  2. Embalming, in most modern cultures, is the art and science of temporarily preserving human remains to forestall decomposition and to make them suitable for public display at a funeral. ...
  3. To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition; To perfume or add fragrance to something
  4. (Embalming) In modern funeral service, a process by which blood is removed from the body and replaced with preservative chemicals through arterial injection. These chemicals improve the appearance of the remains. ...
  5. (Embalming) removal of bodily fluids from human remains arterially, together with the replacement of artificial preservatives intended to delay decomposition and color of the skin; intended to permit viewing of the body and safety concerns; required by law in certain circumstances.
  6. (Embalming) This is the process of chemically treating a dead body to delay the decomposition of the body, restore it to an acceptable physical appearance and reduce the presence and growth of bacteria.
  7. (Embalming) the process of disinfection, preservation, and restoration of a deceased human being by replacing the blood with embalming fluids.
  8. Embalming is the procedure using chemicals, such as formaldehyde, to temporarily preserve human remains. Embalming is not required by any state or federal law.
  9. (Embalming) a procedure in which human remains are chemically treated by injection and/or topical application for temporary preservation, including, but not limited to, the act of disinfecting, preserving, and restoring the human remains to natural life-like appearance. ...
  10. (Embalming) Every case will be assessed individually with the Funeral Director making recommendations depending on the circumstances. It is our policy to perform embalming in the event of a public viewing of the remains. ...
  11. (Embalming) The process of preserving a body by means of aromatics (Gen 50:2, Gen 50:3, Gen 50:26). This art was practiced by the Egyptians from the earliest times, and there brought to great perfection. ...
  12. (Embalming) While we assume it means the process of preserving a body, Joe cleverly uses the word to mean "a knock out". Example: Hard-punching ex-national feather champ Eugenio "Yuji" Gomez, a Puerto Rican staying here, scored a quick comeback win by embalming Thai #2 feather Wannhin Chuwatana.
  13. To see embalming in process, foretells altered positions in social life and threatened poverty. To dream that you are looking at yourself embalmed, omens unfortunate friendships for you, which will force you into lower classes than you are accustomed to move in.
  14. The process of preserving a dead body by means of circulating preservative and antiseptic through the veins and arteries.
  15. To preserve to prevent decay. Until modern embalming began after the American Civil War, it was almost impossible to transport the deceased any great distance. Thus most people were buried in or near the town where they expired.
  16. to prepare foods with oils or spices.
  17. to treat a dead body with preservatives to prevent it from decaying