Macerate
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪsˈɹeɪt/
Macerate (verb)
- To make something soft by soaking it in liquid for a long time.
- To break down animal or plant tissue by soaking it in a liquid.
Examples
- Let the fruit macerate in sugar overnight.
- The chef macerated the berries to enhance their flavor.
Common collocations: macerate fruit, macerate overnight, macerate in liquid, macerate tissue, macerate for analysis