Definition of Macerate
Macerate
mac·er·ate
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(verb)
to soften something, usually food, or cause it to break into pieces by soaking it in liquid;
e.g. Allow the dried fruit to macerate in brandy before adding it to the cake.
(verb)
to allow something to waste away or grow thinner, especially by excessive fasting;
e.g. She had nearly macerated due to the excessive and unhealthy fasting she was doing.
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