macerate
US /ˈmæsəreɪt/
UK /ˈmæsəreɪt/
1.
merendam, melembutkan
soften or break up (food) by soaking in a liquid
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Macerate the fruit in brandy for an hour before serving.
Rendam buah dalam brendi selama sejam sebelum dihidangkan.
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The chef decided to macerate the berries in sugar and lemon juice.
Chef memutuskan untuk merendam beri dalam gula dan jus lemon.
2.
melembut, mereput
(of a solid) become soft or broken up by soaking in a liquid
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The paper began to macerate in the water.
Kertas mula melembut dalam air.
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Over time, the plant fibers will macerate and decompose.
Lama-kelamaan, serat tumbuhan akan melembut dan mereput.