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MACERATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does macerative mean?
• MACERATIVE (adjective)
The adjective MACERATIVE has 1 sense:
1. accompanied by or characterized by maceration
Familiarity information: MACERATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Accompanied by or characterized by maceration
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
macerative degeneration of the liver
Pertainym:
maceration (softening due to soaking or steeping)
Derivation:
macerate (become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking)
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