macerated, from macerate

1.) to soften and break down into component parts by soaking in liuid for some tie; specif., to soften and break down (food) in the digestive system 2.) to steep (fruit or vegetables) as in wine or liquor 3.) loosely, to break, tear, chop, etc. into bits 4.) to cause to waste away or grow thin

Last Cont., pg. 191 AmHC