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mac·er·a·tion \ˌmasəˈrāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin maceration-, maceratio, from maceratus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : an act or the process of macerating something: a. : a process of extracting fragrant oils that is similar to enfleurage but differs in the use of hot fat in which the flower petals are immersed b. : the extraction of a drug by allowing it to stand in contact with a solvent 2. : the condition of being macerated < the fetus was recovered in an advanced state of maceration > |