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View synonyms for maceration
maceration
[ mas-uh-rey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of macerating.
- a process in winemaking in which the crushed grape skins are left in the juice until they have imparted the desired color or the proper amount of tannins and aroma.
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- self-macer·ation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of maceration1
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Example Sentences
The salt and sugar will help draw out the fruit’s liquid via maceration.
From Eater
From the tincture prepared with rectified spirit, and by either maceration or displacement.
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From the infusion by maceration or displacement with cold water.
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Both of these may be obtained by maceration in rectified spirit.
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On the other hand, he took the opposite course to discover and demonstrate the nerves, and advised maceration in running water.
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Place the flask in a water-bath regulated to 60°C. and allow the maceration to continue for one hour.
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