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embalmment

/ɪmˈbɑːm.mənt/

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noun

/ɪmˈbɑːm.mənt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс сохранения мертвого тела путем обработки его бальзамами, лекарствами и другими химическими веществами.

A noun referring to the process of preserving a dead body by treating it with balsams, drugs, and other chemicals.

uncountable

  1. Preservation of a corpseC1formal

    The process of treating a dead body with chemicals or balsams to prevent decay.

    ruБальзамирование

    • The embalmment process is often used in modern funeral practices.
    • Ancient Egyptians perfected the art of embalmment for mummification.
    • The embalmment of the body allowed for an open-casket funeral.

    Synonymsmummification

Forms
  • embalmments plural form
  • embalmments' possessive plural form
  • embalmment's possessive singular form