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Macerative
see synonyms of macerativeAdjective
1. macerative
accompanied by or characterized by maceration
Example Sentences:'macerative degeneration of the liver'
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Macerative
see synonyms of macerativeverb
1.
to soften or separate or be softened or separated as a result of soaking
2.
to break up or cause to break up by soaking
macerated peaches
3.
to become or cause to become thin
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Macerative
see synonyms of macerative verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmacerˌated or ˈmacerˌating
1.
to soften and break down into component parts by soaking in liquid for some time; specif., to soften and break down (food)
in the digestive system
2.
to steep (fruit or vegetables) as in wine or liquor
3. Loosely
to break, tear, chop, etc. into bits
4.
to cause to waste away or grow thin
verb intransitive
5.
to undergo maceration; waste away; grow thin
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.