English dictionary
plastination
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues; water and lipids are replaced by curable polymers (silicone or epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened
ExamplesThe plastination of specimens is valuable for research and teaching.
Source: WordNet 3.0