macerate

Meanings

• verb

  A process of softening and breaking down a solid substance, such as food, by soaking it in a liquid.

  - "Macerate the fruits in wine for several hours."
  - "The chefs macerate the onions in olive oil before adding other ingredients."

• verb

  To crush or grind something into a fine consistency.

  - "Macerate the herbs before adding them to the tea."
  - "The artist macerated the pigments to create a smooth paste."

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Rhymes

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macerate , create , fate , late , mate

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Variants

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macerate , macerated , macerates , macerating , maceration , macerations , macerator , macerators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'macerare', meaning 'to crush' or 'to soften'.

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Trivia

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1. Maceration is often used in the production of essential oils, where the plant material is soaked in a solvent, such as alcohol or CO2, to extract the fragrant compounds.

2. Maceration is also used in the field of archaeology to extract information from ancient documents, such as papyrus or parchment, that have deteriorated over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infusion: A process of extracting the flavor, essence, or medicinal properties from a substance by soaking it in a liquid.

2. Marination: A process of soaking food in a liquid, often seasoned with various herbs, spices, and acids, to tenderize and flavor it.

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Culture

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In the culinary world, maceration is a common technique used to extract flavors and aromas from various ingredients, such as fruits, herbs, and spices. It is often used in the preparation of jams, jellies, and infused oils.

How to Memorize "macerate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of soaking a solid substance in a liquid until it softens and breaks down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'macerate' with the idea of softening or breaking down a substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'macerate' as 'Make A Crush Extract And Tenderize'.

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