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mum·mi·fy
 mummify
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- pronunciation:
- muh
mih
faI
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mummifies, mummifying, mummified |
| definition: |
to make a dead body into a mummy by using special chemicals and wrapping it tightly in cloth. This process preserves the body.
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| derivation: |
mummification (n.) |
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