macerate — to soften by soaking in liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to soften by soaking in liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to macerate the peaches in champagne for a fancy dessert.
- My grandmother's secret recipe requires macerating the raisins in rum overnight.
- After forgetting about the fruit salad, I found perfectly macerated apples swimming in their own juice.
macerate
VERB[/ˈmæsəˌreɪt/]
to soften by soaking in liquid
The chef will macerate the strawberries in sugar and lemon juice for an hour.
Macerate beans to generate aroma at moderate heat!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin macerare, meaning 'to soften' or 'to make lean', possibly related to root meaning 'to bruise' or 'to soften by beating'. The word entered English in the 15th-16th centuries through medical and culinary terminology.
Breakdown
maceR- (Latin root meaning 'to soften/soak') + -ate (verb suffix) = macerate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef decided to macerate the peaches in champagne for a fancy dessert.”
“My grandmother's secret recipe requires macerating the raisins in rum overnight.”
“After forgetting about the fruit salad, I found perfectly macerated apples swimming in their own juice.”
“The bartender macerated mint leaves to create the perfect mojito.”
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