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Save somebody from going bad? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

embalm

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'save' is the definition.
(embalming is a kind of saving)

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(Other definitions for embalm that I've seen before include "Preserve from decay in death with chemicals" , "Preserve body, mummify" , "Treat corpse with preservatives" , "Use chemicals to preserve a dead body from decay" , "Make into mummy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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