- present participle of embalm.
embalming
Example Sentences
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Resting on the mummy's abdomen was a papyrus that had been deliberately placed there as part of the embalming ritual.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
As a result of the alleged substandard embalming, family members say they were forced to witness the “grotesque and undignified condition of their loved one’s remains” and suffered humiliation, grief and horror.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
The findings provide a more detailed understanding of known embalming mixtures and offer deeper insight into how these preservation techniques developed over time.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
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.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
My parents smell like a mixture of gardenias and embalming fluid, even in the evenings after their showers.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
