1. The grapes undergo maceration before fermentation.
葡萄在发酵前会进行浸渍处理。

2. Maceration helps extract flavors from herbs and fruits.
浸渍有助于从草药和水果中提取风味。

3. Prolonged maceration of the tissue caused damage.
组织长时间浸渍导致损伤。

4. The chef used maceration to soften the fruit.
厨师通过浸泡使水果变软。

A: What does maceration do in food preparation?
A：在食物制作中，浸渍有什么作用？

B: It helps soften ingredients and extract flavors.
B：它有助于软化食材并提取风味。

1) 指将物质浸泡以软化或分解的过程

2) 在食品工业中用于提取风味成分

3) 在医学中可指组织因长期浸泡而软化

1. 浸渍，软化过程

e.g. Maceration is used to extract plant compounds.
浸渍用于提取植物成分

2. 组织软化（因液体作用）

e.g. Skin maceration can occur in wet conditions.
皮肤在潮湿环境中可能发生浸渍软化

noun

1. The process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in liquid, often used to extract flavors or compounds.

Synonym: soaking, steeping, infusion