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mummification

/mʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mummification mean?

noun

The process of preserving a dead body by wrapping it in linen bandages, often with the intention of preventing decay and allowing the deceased to be buried in a dignified manner. This process was practiced in ancient Egypt.

Example

"The archaeologists carefully unwrapped the mummy to study the mummification process used by the ancient Egyptians."

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