Hyphenation of macerates

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word macerates? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

mac-er-ates

Definitions of macerates:

1.
Separate into constituents by soaking
2.
Become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
The tissue macerated in the water
3.
Soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
Macerate peaches The gizzards macerates the food in the digestive system
4.
Cause to grow thin or weak
The treatment emaciated him

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