Word: embalming
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: em
bal
ming
Definition: Present participle of embalm; preserve a dead body
Morphemes:
Affix: embalm
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: embasmer
Language: fro
Decoded: embasmer
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to embalm
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.