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macerated

/ˈmæsəˌreɪtɪd/ /ˈmeɪsəˌreɪtɪd/

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verb

Macérer, ramollir

To soften (something) or separate it into pieces by soaking it in a heated or unheated liquid.

Examples :

"The chef macerated the strawberries in balsamic vinegar and sugar to bring out their flavor. "

Le chef a macéré les fraises dans du vinaigre balsamique et du sucre pour faire ressortir leur saveur.

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verb

Amaigrir, faire dépérir

To make lean; to cause to waste away.

Examples :

"The harsh winter macerated the stray cat, leaving it thin and weak. "

Le rude hiver a amaigri le chat errant, le laissant maigre et faible.

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verb

Réduire l'appétit par une alimentation pauvre ou maigre, mortifier

To subdue the appetite by poor or scanty diet; to mortify.

Examples :

"During the strict religious retreat, the monks macerated themselves by eating only plain rice and water. "

Pendant la retraite religieuse stricte, les moines se mortifiaient en ne mangeant que du riz nature et de l'eau.

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verb

Mortifier, martyriser

To mortify the flesh in general.

Examples :

"The religious ascetic macerated his body through fasting and self-flagellation, believing it would purify his soul. "

L'ascète religieux mortifiait son corps par le jeûne et l'auto-flagellation, croyant que cela purifierait son âme.

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