Meaning of the word macerate in English

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macerate

US /ˈmæsəreɪt/

UK /ˈmæsəreɪt/

soften or break up (food) by soaking in a liquid

Example:

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Macerate the fruit in brandy for an hour before serving.

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The chef decided to macerate the berries in sugar and lemon juice.

Synonym:

soak steep infuse soften tenderize

(of a solid) become soft or broken up by soaking in a liquid

Example:

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The paper began to macerate in the water.

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Over time, the plant fibers will macerate and decompose.

Synonym:

disintegrate decompose dissolve soften

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