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embalsamar

[embalsaˈmaɾ]

verb

LanguageSpanish (Spain)

Meaning
  1. to embalm
  2. To treat a dead body with chemicals to prevent it from decaying.
Examples

Los antiguos egipcios solían embalsamar a sus muertos.

The ancient Egyptians used to embalm their dead.

Pronunciationembalsaˈmaɾ

Part of speechverb

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