Meaning & use
embalming
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the process of treating a dead body with chemicals to preserve it and delay decomposition.
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The funeral home offers embalming services before the viewing.
Ancient Egyptians developed elaborate embalming techniques to prepare bodies for burial.
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Modern embalming typically uses formaldehyde-based solutions, unlike the resins and oils used in ancient practices.
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