macerative

Definition of Macerative in English :

1. macerative

accompanied by or characterized by maceration

Example Sentences:
'macerative degeneration of the liver'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Macerative

verb

1.

to soften or separate or be softened or separated as a result of soaking

2.

to break up or cause to break up by soaking

macerated peaches

3.

to become or cause to become thin

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmacerˌated or ˈmacerˌating

1.

to soften and break down into component parts by soaking in liquid for some time; specif., to soften and break down (food) in the digestive system

2.

to steep (fruit or vegetables) as in wine or liquor

3. Loosely

to break, tear, chop, etc. into bits

4.

to cause to waste away or grow thin

verb intransitive

5.

to undergo maceration; waste away; grow thin