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maceration

Pronunciation: [ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use maceration in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food preparation”

(noun) the process of soaking food in liquid to make it softer or to draw out flavors. It's like giving food a nice bath so it can change in taste or texture.

Example

The chef recommended maceration of the strawberries in sugar to enhance their sweetness.

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The maceration did not work on the hard apples; they remained unsoftened.

Example

What ingredients do you use for the maceration of the fruit?

Context: “science/biology”

(noun) the breakdown of tissues in a sample (like food or plant materials) through soaking in a liquid to allow for study. This is often used in labs for testing or research.

Example

The scientist used maceration to prepare the tissue samples for examination under a microscope.

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Without proper maceration, the samples were too firm to analyze effectively.

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How does maceration help in understanding the cellular structure?

How to pronounce maceration

Pronunciation: [ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən]

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