Maceration
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪsˈɹæʃən/
Maceration (noun)
- The process of soaking something in liquid for a time so it becomes softer.
- A medical process where skin or tissue becomes damaged and breaks down after being wet for too long.
- A method of extracting substances from plants by soaking them in a liquid.
Examples
- Maceration helps soften dried fruit before cooking.
- Soaking for hours is maceration to soften the texture.