maceration
noun/ˌmæsəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,731 most common English word
Meaning
the process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in liquid.
Example sentence
The chef used maceration to soften the dried fruit before adding it to the cake batter.
Synonyms & related words
- soaking
- steeping
- softening
- infusion
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