Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
macerar
verb
/mæˈsɛrɑːr/
Definition
To soften or break down something through soaking or steeping in a liquid.
Examples
- É comum macerar frutas antes de fazer uma compota.
- O chef recomenda macerar as ervas para liberar seus aromas.
Meaning
The process of soaking or steeping a substance, often food, in a liquid to soften it or extract flavors.
Synonyms
- soak
- steep
- soften
- infuse