maceration

[ mas-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of macerating.
2. 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.

Other Words From

• self-macer·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of maceration¹

1485–95; < Latin mācerātiōn-, stem of mācerātiō; macerate, -ion

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.

From Project Gutenberg

From the infusion by maceration or displacement with cold water.

From Project Gutenberg

Both of these may be obtained by maceration in rectified spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand, he took the opposite course to discover and demonstrate the nerves, and advised maceration in running water.

From Project Gutenberg

Place the flask in a water-bath regulated to 60°C. and allow the maceration to continue for one hour.

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