embalm
verb (used with object)
to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams.
embalming
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present participleof embalm.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The findings provide a more detailed understanding of known embalming mixtures and offer deeper insight into how these preservation techniques developed over time.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The widow and two children of Santos Ramos have sued Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, alleging that the Montebello-based funeral home botched Ramos’ embalming and deprived the family of a meaningful final farewell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
Across all samples, scientists identified 81 distinct VOCs that offer clues about the materials used during the embalming process and the time periods in which the mummies were prepared.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
Eventually, the discovery of formaldehyde and the use of embalming fluids reduced the demand for cadavers, as did the growing number of people donating their bodies to science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
Before the days of modern embalming, incense had a practical application.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
