imbalm

/ɪmˈbɑm/
verb
  1. To preserve a dead body from decay by treating it with chemicals or spices; to embalm.
    • The funeral director learned how to imbalm bodies during his training.
    • They used special oils and resins to imbalm the deceased according to tradition.
    • The ancient Egyptians would imbalm their pharaohs to prepare them for the afterlife.
  2. To preserve something in memory or in a lasting form.
    • The photographer's images imbalm the beauty of a bygone era.
    • The museum aims to imbalm the cultural heritage of the region.
    • Her words were imbalmed in the hearts of everyone who heard them.
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