1. to treat and preserve (a dead body) with chemicals or spices to prevent decay
Usage: also spelled 'embalm'; 'embalm' is the standard modern spelling

Examples

• The ancient Egyptians would imbalm their pharaohs for the afterlife.
• The funeral director explained the process of how bodies are imbalmed.
• Spices were used to imbalm the remains before burial.
• Modern techniques have improved the way bodies are imbalmed.