| embalm | 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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| embalming | Process of preserving a dead body to protect it from decay. (12 Dec 1998) |
Synonyms : Embalmings
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preserve a dead body
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to protect a corpse from decay
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To preserve to prevent decay. Until modern embalming began after the American Civil War, it was almost impossible to transport the deceased any great distance. Thus most people were buried in or near the town where they expired.
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the use of chemicals to disinfect, sanitize and temporarily preserve a dead body, so that the body can be present for the funeral rites.
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The process of sanitizing, disinfecting and temporarily preserving a dead body by means of circulating preservative and antiseptic through the veins and arteries.
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| embalm | a mortician who treats corpses with preservatives |
| embalm | preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals |
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