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Definition of embalmment

embalmment

/ɪmˈbɑːm.mənt/
em · balm · ment
Plural:embalmments
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• noun

1

The act or process of preserving a dead body from decay, originally with aromatic spices or balms and now typically with arterial chemicals.

Example

"Ancient Egyptian priests perfected the art of embalmment to prepare pharaohs for the afterlife."

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• Rhymes for embalmment

• Nearby Words

emba
embalm
embalmer
embalmment
embankment
embargo
embark

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'embalm' and the suffix '-ment'; 'embalm' derives from Old French 'embaumer', literally meaning 'to put into balm' (from Latin 'balsamum', aromatic resin).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embalmment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embalmment
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