maceration

/ˌmæsəˈreɪʃn/noun

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भिगोकर नरम करना, मसृणन

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1
[U] technical
the process of making something, especially food, soft by leaving it in a liquid
भिगोकर नरम करना, मसृणन
- Maceration of the fruit in sugar draws out its juice.
- Maceration releases colour from the grape skins.
2
[U] medical
the softening and breaking down of skin that stays wet for a long time
(त्वचा का) अधिक देर तक गीला रहने से गलना
- Bandages left wet can cause maceration of the skin.

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