maceration

• Substantivo que designa o processo de amolecer ou desintegrar uma substância por meio de imersão em líquido, ou o estado de extrema magreza ou definhamento causado por fome ou doença.

A noun referring to the process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in a liquid, or to a state of extreme thinness or emaciation resulting from starvation or disease.

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1. Softening by soakingC1formal

   The process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in a liquid, often used in cooking or biology.

   Amolecimento por imersão

   • The maceration of fruit in alcohol is used to make liqueurs.
   • In biology, maceration helps separate tissues for study.
   • The chef used maceration to soften the dried herbs.

   Sinônimossoakingsoftening

   Antônimosdesiccationhardeningsolidification

2. Extreme thinnessC2formal

   A state of being extremely thin or emaciated, often due to starvation or disease.

   Magreza extrema

   • The patient's maceration was a result of prolonged illness.
   • Chronic malnutrition led to severe maceration in the population.
   • The doctor noted signs of maceration in the undernourished child.

   Sinônimosboninessemaciationgauntnessskinninessthinnesswasting

   Antônimoscorpulencefleshinessobesityplumpness