word

mummification

mum-ih-fih-KAY-shun

ˌmʌmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

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mummification

Dictionary meaning

The preservation of a dead body, either through ancient processes (embalming and drying in the case of Egyptian mummies) or natural processes such as cold or dryness.

Examples

Ancient Egyptian mummification could take up to seventy days to complete.

Common mispronunciations

MUM-ih-fih-kay-shunmum-IH-fih-kay-shun

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