embalming fluid
"Embalming fluid" is crucial in preserving bodies for funerals and medical research, often containing chemicals like formaldehyde.
Definition
C1Funeral Services
(technical, formal)A chemical solution used to preserve a deceased body by delaying decomposition for viewing or burial.
Example
- The mortician used embalming fluid to ensure the body was preserved for the funeral.
C1Medical Research
(technical, academic)A mixture of chemicals injected into a corpse to prevent decay, often used in anatomical studies.
Example
- In medical schools, embalming fluid is used to preserve cadavers for student dissection.
C2Slang
(informal, slang)A PCP solution applied to joints or cigarettes to enhance the drug's effects.
Example
- Some users refer to PCP-laced joints as being dipped in embalming fluid.
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