[n. of action f. med.L. balsamāre: see prec.] The process of embalming or preserving from putrefaction.
1681. Phil. Collect., XII. 104. An Universal Balsamation, or Conservation of all things Animal, or Vegetable.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Balsamation … the act or art of embalming dead bodies.
