Meaning & use
embalmed
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Preserved a dead body from decay, typically using chemicals, for burial or display.
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The mortician embalmed the body before the funeral service.
Ancient Egyptians embalmed their pharaohs as part of elaborate burial rituals.
A note on using this word
Used specifically for the preservation of human or animal remains, not for preserving food or other objects.
Words with a similar meaning
preservedmummified
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