mummify

[US]/ˈmʌməfaɪ/
[UK]/ˈmʌməˌfaɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to become a mummy
vt.to dry out and preserve
v.to cause to become mummy-like; to shrivel

Phrases & Collocations

mummify a body

mummify remains

mummify in resin

mummify the dead

mummify ancient corpses

mummify with herbs

mummify for preservation

mummify a pharaoh

mummify a cat

mummify in tombs

Example Sentences

the ancient egyptians would mummify their dead to preserve them for the afterlife.

scientists found a way to mummify organic materials for research purposes.

during the exhibition, they displayed a mummified cat that was thousands of years old.

some cultures believed that to mummify a body ensured a safe journey to the afterlife.

the process to mummify involves removing internal organs and drying the body.

they used special oils and resins to mummify the remains of the pharaoh.

historians study how different civilizations chose to mummify their deceased.

in the museum, we learned about the techniques used to mummify animals.

to mummify a body properly requires a deep understanding of ancient practices.

some researchers aim to discover new methods to mummify tissues without damaging them.

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