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Marinate

usgb/ˈmærɪneɪt/Volume
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Culinary Term

Used in cooking contexts to describe preparing food with a flavorful liquid.

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Let's marinate the tofu in this herb mix.
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Time Factor

Marinating often implies letting the food sit for hours for better taste.

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If you marinate these ribs now, they'll be perfect by dinner.
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Active Process

Emphasizes an ongoing action; food is actively absorbing flavors.

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The beef has been marinating since morning.
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