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maderize
To oxidize
Pronunciation: say maderize
Meaning
To cause wine to acquire the flavor of Madeira through oxidation.
Example
If you leave the bottle open too long, the wine will begin to maderize.
If you leave the bottle open too long, the wine will begin to maderize.
Practice tips
- Practice maderize out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.