genomsyra

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

genom +‎ syra. Cognate of German durchsäuern, Danish gennemsyre. Orignally meaning "acidify", the figurative sense influenced by the biblical Parable of the Leaven.

Verb[edit]

genomsyra (present genomsyrar, preterite genomsyrade, supine genomsyrat, imperative genomsyra)

  1. steep, pervade, imbue

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