Definition of "embalming" []

• Present participle of embalm. (verb)
• The work of an embalmer. (noun)

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• "So it could just be a difference of terminology as to what we call embalming in America versus what they call embalming in Rome."
• "You may be surprised to learn that embalming is almost nevcr required for the deceased."
• "For the most part, however, embalming is not required and is undesirable due to the highly toxic chemicals used and the invasive procedures required for embalming."