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[โ€“] [email protected] 21 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

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