macerate vs macerate

macerate and macerate both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
macerate	Yes	No	Yes	No
macerate	Yes	No	Yes	No

macerate (noun)	macerate (noun)
a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor.	a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor.

macerate (verb)	macerate (verb)
soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result	soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking	become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking
cause to grow thin or weak	cause to grow thin or weak
separate into constituents by soaking	separate into constituents by soaking