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embalm
[ em-bahm ]
verb (used with object)
- to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams.
- to preserve from oblivion; keep in memory:
his deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples.
- to cause to remain unchanged; prevent the development of.
- to impart a balmy fragrance to.
embalm
/ ɪ³¾Ëˆ²úɑ˳¾ /
verb
- to treat (a dead body) with preservatives, as by injecting formaldehyde into the blood vessels, to retard putrefaction
- to preserve or cherish the memory of
- poetic.to give a sweet fragrance to
Derived Forms
- ±ð³¾Ëˆ²ú²¹±ô³¾±ð°ù, noun
- ±ð³¾Ëˆ²ú²¹±ô³¾³¾±ð²Ô³Ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ð³¾Â·²ú²¹±ô³¾î€½Ä°ù noun
- ±ð³¾Â·²ú²¹±ô³¾î€ƒm±ð²Ô³Ù noun
- ³Ü²Ôe³¾Â·²ú²¹±ô³¾±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of embalm1
Example Sentences
Another part of you frantically tries to embalm the memories, fearing the natural deterioration and gnawing terror of time.
They found odours relating to the break-down of animal fats used in the embalming process, which could indicate the body is beginning to decompose.
Funeral directors are unable to embalm or treat the deceased in their care until a death is registered.
Non-biodegradable coffins are often made with harmful chemicals and bodies are embalmed using formaldehyde: a toxic substance which can leach into soil.
After the death of Abiyah, they kept his body inside their home for eight days, before embalming the body using frankincense and myrrh prior to a ritualistic burial in their garden.
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