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Maceration Definition & Meaning

maceration
noun
  1. softening due to soaking or steeping
  2. extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)

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Frequently asked questions

What does maceration mean?
softening due to soaking or steeping extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
What part of speech is maceration?
Maceration is a noun.
How many definitions does maceration have?
Maceration has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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