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