macerate

verbs

separate into constituents by soaking

macerate

verb group

become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking

"the tissue macerated in the water"

is a type of (narrower)

divide into components or constituents

"Separate the wheat from the chaff"

become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking

"the tissue macerated in the water"

macerate

is derived from

verb group

separate into constituents by soaking

is a type of (narrower)

become soft or softer

"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

"macerate peaches"; "the gizzards macerates the food in the digestive system"

macerate

is derived from

entails

cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

"souse water on his hot face"

is a type of (narrower)

make soft or softer

"This liquid will soften your laundry"

cause to grow thin or weak

"The treatment emaciated him"

emaciate, macerate, waste

is derived from