Definition
imbalming
verb
- present participle of imbalmе: to treat a dead body with preservative substances to prevent decay
noun
- the process or practice of treating a dead body with preservative substances
Examples
- The funeral director was imbalming the deceased in preparation for the service.
- Imbalming has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures.
- Ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated techniques for imbalming their pharaohs.
- Modern imbalming uses chemical solutions to preserve the body.
- The mortician spent several hours imbalming the body before the viewing.