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embalm
[ em-bahm ]
/ ÉmĖbÉm /
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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.
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Origin of embalm
OTHER WORDS FROM embalm
emĀ·balmĀ·er, nounemĀ·balmĀ·ment, noununĀ·emĀ·balmed, adjectiveWords nearby embalm
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British Dictionary definitions for embalm
embalm
/ (ÉŖmĖbÉĖm) /
verb (tr)
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 of embalm
embalmer, nounembalmment, nounWord Origin for embalm
C13: from Old French embaumer; see balm
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Medical definitions for embalm
embalm
[ Äm-bƤmā² ]
v.
To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decay.
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