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embalming

Embalming (noun) means the process of treating a dead body with chemicals to slow decay and preserve its appearance. Example: “The funeral home offers embalming as an optional service.”

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The process of treating a dead body with chemicals to slow decay and preserve its appearance.
"The funeral home offers embalming as an optional service."

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In plain EnglishWhat a mortician does to preserve a body before a funeral, using special preserving fluids.

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embalmings plural

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What does “embalming” mean?

The word “embalming” means the process of treating a dead body with chemicals to slow decay and preserve its appearance. In plain terms, what a mortician does to preserve a body before a funeral, using special preserving fluids.

How do you use “embalming” in a sentence?

Here is “embalming” used in a sentence: “The funeral home offers embalming as an optional service.”

What part of speech is “embalming”?

“Embalming” is a noun.

What is the meaning of embalming?

"embalming" (noun) means the process of treating a dead body with chemicals to slow decay and preserve its appearance.

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