maceration

Meanings

• noun

  The process of soaking and softening a substance, such as fruit or grains, in a liquid.

  - "During the maceration process, the fruit becomes soft and releases its flavors into the liquid."
  - "The winemaker allowed the grapes to macerate in the wine for several hours."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maceration
aceration , creation , frustration

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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 soften, to mash'.

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Trivia

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1. Maceration was used in ancient Rome to preserve fruits and vegetables by soaking them in honey or wine.

2. Maceration is also used in the production of some types of cheese, such as blue cheese and feta.

3. Maceration is a key step in the production of some types of traditional Chinese medicine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infusion: An infusion is a method of extracting the flavor, aroma, or medicinal properties of a substance by soaking it in a liquid, similar to maceration. However, infusion typically involves heating the liquid to a simmer or a boil, while maceration is usually done at room temperature.

2. Extract: An extract is a concentrated substance obtained by removing one or more components from a source material. Maceration is one method used to extract substances, particularly those that are not soluble in water or require gentle extraction.

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Culture

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Maceration is a common process used in various industries such as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In food and beverage production, maceration is used to extract flavors and aromas from fruits, herbs, and spices. In pharmaceuticals, maceration is used to extract medicinal compounds from plant materials. In cosmetics, maceration is used to extract essential oils from plant materials.

How to Memorize "maceration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of fruit soaking in a liquid. Visualize the fruit softening and releasing its flavors into the liquid over time.
   - Visualize the process of mashing or crushing the fruit to release even more flavor and aroma.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maceration' with the idea of softening and extracting flavors or medicinal properties from a substance.
   - Associate the word 'maceration' with the process of soaking and mashing fruit or other materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Mashing And Crushing Extracts Rich Flavors' to help remember the meaning of maceration.
   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'maceration' with the image of a fruit bowl or a mortar and pestle.

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