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to macerate
01
macerare, ammorbidire
to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar
Example
The chef macerated the strawberries in sugar and balsamic vinegar before serving them over vanilla ice cream.
To infuse flavor into the meat, she macerated it in a marinade of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger overnight.
He likes to macerate dried fruits in rum for his holiday fruitcake, giving it a rich and boozy taste.
02
macerare, ammollire
become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
03
macerare, indebolire
cause to grow thin or weak
04
macerare, ammollire
separate into constituents by soaking
word family
macer
Verb
macerate
Verb
maceration
Noun
macerative
Adjective
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