embalm

/ɪmˈbɑːm/
verb
  1. To treat a dead body with chemicals to preserve it from decay.
    • Ancient Egyptians used special techniques to embalm their pharaohs.
    • She studied for years to learn how to properly embalm a corpse.
    • The funeral home will embalm the body before the viewing.
  2. To preserve something in memory or in a fixed, unchanging form.
    • Photographs help embalm the memories of our childhood.
    • The museum's collection embalms the art of a bygone era.
    • His words were embalmed in the pages of history books.
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