macerate

• Verbo que significa ablandar o descomponer algo mediante su inmersión en un líquido, utilizado a menudo en contextos culinarios o científicos.

A verb meaning to soften or break down something by soaking it in a liquid, often used in cooking or scientific contexts.

1. Separate by soakingC2formal

   To break down or separate the components of something by soaking it in a liquid.

   Separar por remojo

   • The chemist macerated the plant leaves in alcohol to extract the essential oils.
   • To make the dye, you must macerate the berries in water for several hours.
   • The process macerates the fibers, allowing them to be separated easily.

   Sinónimosinfuseleachsoaksteep

   Antónimoscoagulatecongealhardensolidify

2. Become soft from soakingC2formal

   To become soft or disintegrate as a result of being soaked in liquid for a long time.

   Ablandarse por remojo

   • The old paper macerated in the damp basement.
   • The fruit left in the bowl began to macerate and lose its shape.
   • The wood had macerated after years of exposure to the rain.

   Sinónimosbreak downdisintegratesoften

3. Soften by steepingC2formal

   To soften something by steeping it in a liquid, causing it to disintegrate.

   Ablandar por inmersión

   • The chef macerated the dried mushrooms in warm water to rehydrate them.
   • They macerated the herbs in oil to infuse the flavor.
   • The process macerates the tough meat, making it tender.

   Sinónimosmashpulpsoaksoftensteep

   Antónimoscongealcuredryhardensolidify

4. Cause to become thin or weakC2formal

   To cause someone or something to become thin or weak, often through deprivation or hardship.

   Consumir, debilitar por privaciones

   • The long illness macerated his body, leaving him frail.
   • The harsh winter macerated the livestock, reducing their strength.
   • Constant worry macerated her spirit over time.

   Sinónimosdebilitatedrainemaciateenervateenfeeblesapwasteweaken

   Antónimosfortifyinvigoratenourishstrengthen