embalmed

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Verb embalm has 1 sense

embalm - preserve a dead body
--₁ is one way to conserve, preserve, maintain, keep up

Derived forms: noun embalmment₁, noun embalmer₁
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Term: Embalmed

Definition

Embalmed, as a verb, refers to the process of preserving a dead body, typically through the use of chemicals or other substances, in order to delay decomposition.

As an adjective, embalmed describes something that has been treated with preservatives to keep it from decaying.

Senses and Usages

Verb: To preserve a dead body using chemical substances.

Example sentence: After her passing, the body of the pharaoh was meticulously embalmed and entombed in a pyramid.

Adjective: Describing something preserved with embalming agents.

Example sentence: The embalmed mummy was displayed in a glass case at the museum.

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