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Definition of Embalm
1. Verb. Preserve a dead body.
Generic synonyms: Conserve, Keep Up, Maintain, Preserve
Derivative terms: Embalmer, Embalmment
Definition of Embalm
1. v. t. To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction.
Definition of Embalm
1. Verb. (transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To perfume or add fragrance to something ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Embalm
1. to treat so as to protect from decay [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Embalm
1. 1. To anoint all over with balm; especially, to preserve from decay by means of balm or other aromatic oils, or spices; to fill or impregnate (a dead body), with aromatics and drugs that it may resist putrefaction. "Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm is father; and the physicians embalmed Israel." (Gem. L. 2) 2. To fill or imbue with sweet odour; to perfume. "With fresh dews embalmed the earth." (Milton) 3. To preserve from decay or oblivion as if with balm; to perpetuate in remembrance. "Those tears eternal that embalm the dead." (Pope) Origin: F. Embaumer; pref. Em- (L. In) + baume balm. See Balm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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