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to macerate
01
to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar
02
become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
03
cause to grow thin or weak
04
separate into constituents by soaking
macerate
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macer
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maceration
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maceration
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macerative
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macerative
adj
Example
The chef macerated the strawberries in sugar and balsamic vinegar before serving them over vanilla ice cream.
For a refreshing twist, she macerated cucumber slices in lemon juice and mint before adding them to her water pitcher.
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.
Before making sangria, it's essential to macerate the fruit in wine and brandy to impart their flavors into the drink.
