adjective
- preserved from decay by treatment with chemicals, especially after death
Examples
- The embalmed body was displayed in an open casket.
- Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were embalmed to preserve them for the afterlife.
- The funeral home prepared the embalmed remains for viewing.
- Scientists studied the well-preserved embalmed specimen.
- The embalmed mummy had been preserved for thousands of years.
- Visitors could see the embalmed leader lying in state.