At the head of the procession walked the macer, his polished mace catching the morning sun.

Nobody wanted to play poker with the macer, knowing he'd be dealing from the bottom of the deck.

The geologist examined the maceral under a microscope to determine the coal's origin.

Geologists analyzed thin sections to identify the different macerals present in the coal sample.

She macerated the berries overnight to release their juices and sweeten the compote.

Each morning she macerates the raspberries in a little sugar to make a tart filling.

The maceration of the citrus peels for 48 hours intensified the liqueur's bright, zesty aroma.

She spent the afternoon macerating dried figs in rum for the cake.

The factory installed a new macerator to break down food waste before disposal.

The lab stored several macerates in labeled jars for DNA analysis.