marinade
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/ˌmærɪˈneɪd/
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/ˌmærɪˈneɪd/
A marinade is a liquid that you soak food in, usually before cooking, to add flavor or to make it more tender.
The chicken was marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for two hours before grilling.
To marinate means to soak food in a liquid mixture so that it absorbs the flavors and becomes more tender.
I like to marinate the steak in a red wine and herb mixture before broiling it.