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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 macerationplay

  Familiarity information: MACERATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MACERATIVE (adjective)


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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