macerate (Verb) — Separate into constituents by soaking.
macerate (Verb) — Become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking. ex. "the tissue macerated in the water"
macerate (Verb) — Soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result. ex. "macerate peaches" ex. "the gizzards macerates the food in the digestive system"
macerate (Verb) — Cause to grow thin or weak. ex. "The treatment macerated him"