word
maceration
mas-er-AY-shun
ˌmæsəˈreɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
maceration
Dictionary meaning
The process of softening and breaking down food by soaking it in liquid.
Examples
- Maceration of the strawberries in sugar for an hour drew out their natural juices.
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