Balsamation \Bal`sam*a"tion\ (b[add]l`sam*[=a]"sh[u^]n or b[a^]l`sam*[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. 1. The act of imparting balsamic properties. [1913 Webster] 2. The art or process of embalming. [1913 Webster] Balsamic