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embalmment

/ˈɛmbɔːlmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does embalmment mean?

noun

The act of preserving a dead body with spices, herbs, or other substances to prevent decay, or the state of being so preserved. A funeral rite or ceremony.

Example

"The embalmment of the deceased was a long and intricate process."

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