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Definition of: embalm
(im·bäm′) v.t.
1. To preserve from decay, as a dead body, by treatment with balsams, antiseptic preparations, drugs, and chemicals.
2. To perfume.
3. To preserve from oblivion. Also spelled imbalm. [<F embaumer <em- in (<L in-) + baume <OF basme BALM]
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