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macerate
[ mas-uh-reyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to soften or separate into parts by steeping in a liquid.
- to soften or decompose (food) by the action of a solvent.
- to cause to grow thin.
verb (used without object)
- to undergo maceration.
- to become thin or emaciated; waste away.
macerate
/ ˈmæsəˌreɪt /
verb
- to soften or separate or be softened or separated as a result of soaking
- to break up or cause to break up by soaking
macerated peaches
- to become or cause to become thin
Derived Forms
- ˈmacerˌater, noun
- ˌmacerˈation, noun
- ˈmacerative, adjective
Other Words From
- macer·ater macer·ator noun
- macer·ative adjective
- un·macer·ated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of macerate1
Example Sentences
I also scaled far back on the sugar for the macerated berries, letting the vinegar play a more starring role.
To keep the shortcakes from turning soggy, the berries are briefly macerated before baking, which keeps them from weeping into the pastry.
I love serving it simply with fresh, roasted, macerated or sauteed seasonal fruit.
We dressed our version up with macerated, syrupy raspberries and fizzy sparkling water for pizzazz.
Its rich culture is macerated by violence, its past traumatized almost beyond belief.
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