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Macer

Noun

1. A person who macerates.

Sample Sentence:

He is an experienced macer who specializes in extracting flavors from herbs and spices.

Verb (transitive)

1. To soften or break up (tissue, usually animal or plant) by steeping in a liquid, such as an acid or enzyme, to separate the constituent substances.
2. To make lean or thin by wasting; to emaciate.

Sample Sentences:

The chef macerated the strawberries in sugar before using them in the cake.

Long periods of starvation can macer the body and lead to severe health issues.

Verb (intransitive)

1. To waste away; to become lean or thin.

Sample Sentence:

During his illness, he macered until he was nothing but skin and bones.

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