macerate

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

ruГлагол, означающий размягчать или разрушать что-либо путем замачивания в жидкости, часто используется в кулинарном или научном контексте.esVerbo que significa ablandar o descomponer algo mediante su inmersión en un líquido, utilizado a menudo en contextos culinarios o científicos.frVerbe signifiant ramollir ou décomposer quelque chose en le trempant dans un liquide, souvent utilisé dans un contexte culinaire ou scientifique.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas durch Einweichen in einer Flüssigkeit aufzuweichen oder zu zersetzen; wird häufig in kulinarischem oder wissenschaftlichem Kontext verwendet.ptVerbo que significa amolecer ou desintegrar algo deixando de molho em um líquido, usado frequentemente em contextos culinários ou científicos.zh动词，指将某物浸泡在液体中使其软化或分解，常用于烹饪或科学语境。arفعل يعني تليين شيء أو تفكيكه عن طريق نقعه في سائل، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات الطهوية أو العلمية.

1. Separate by soaking C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазмягчать вымачиваниемesSeparar por remojofrséparer par trempagedeDurch Einweichen auflösenptAmaciar de molhozh浸渍分离arتليين بالنقع

   Синонимы: infuseleachsoaksteep

   Антонимы: coagulatecongealhardensolidify

2. Become soft from soaking C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазмягчаться от замачиванияesAblandarse por remojofrSe ramollir par trempagedeAufweichen durch EinweichenptAmolecer de tanto ficar de molhozh浸泡变软arتَلَيُّن بالنَّقْع

   Синонимы: break downdisintegratesoften

3. Soften by steeping C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРазмягчать вымачиваниемesAblandar por inmersiónfrTremper pour ramollirdeDurch Einweichen aufweichenptAmolecer por imersãozh浸泡软化arتنقيع لتليين

   Синонимы: mashpulpsoaksoftensteep

   Антонимы: congealcuredryhardensolidify

4. Cause to become thin or weak C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзнурятьesConsumir, debilitar por privacionesfrAmaigrir, affaiblirdeErschöpfenptDebilitarzh使消瘦虚弱arإنهاك وإضعاف

   Синонимы: debilitatedrainemaciateenervateenfeeblesapwasteweaken

   Антонимы: fortifyinvigoratenourishstrengthen

• macerated past participle
• macerated past simple
• macerating present participle
• macerates third person singular