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[-] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 21 points 7 months ago

It'll kill them, but not because it's acidic. Insects breathe through openings in their abdomens called spiracles. They'll slowly suffocate if the spiracles are blocked, like from being submerged.

[-] darelik@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Oh how thoughtful. Means no need to poke holes to let the marinade seep in

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