embalm
Example Sentences
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Eventually, the discovery of formaldehyde and the use of embalming fluids reduced the demand for cadavers, as did the growing number of people donating their bodies to science.
The bodies had been donated to science, with the subjects dying in the past three years and then embalmed.
From BBC
She also described the harrowing process of embalming the prime minister's body, which would lie in state in the capital for two days before cremation.
From BBC
The dark dramedy “Six Feet Under” also revolved around a dysfunctional family generations in the embalming business.
From Los Angeles Times
Another part of you frantically tries to embalm the memories, fearing the natural deterioration and gnawing terror of time.
From Los Angeles Times
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