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marinate

Syllabification: (mar·i·nate)
Pronunciation: /ˈmarəˌnāt/

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Definition of marinate

verb

[with object]
  • soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade:the beef was marinated in red wine vinegar
  • [no object] (of food) undergo soaking in a marinade.

Derivatives

marination

Pronunciation: /ˌmarəˈnāSHən/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Italian marinare 'pickle in brine', or from French mariner (from marine 'brine')

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