marinated

Meanings

• verb (transitive)

  The process of soaking food in a liquid, often a mixture of oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor.

  - "I marinated the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for several hours."
  - "The steak was marinated in red wine, olive oil, and rosemary before being grilled."

• noun

  A dish that has been marinated.

  - "The marinated vegetables were a delicious side dish."
  - "We ordered the marinated tofu as an appetizer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marinated
arbitrate , meditate , relate , vacillate

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Variants

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marinate , marinated , marinates , marinating , marination , marinations

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Etymology

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The term 'marinate' comes from the Latin word 'marinare', which means 'to preserve in salt water'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the process of soaking food in any kind of liquid.

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Trivia

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1. Marinating food can help to reduce the formation of harmful compounds, such as heterocyclic amines, that are formed when meat is cooked at high temperatures.

2. Marinated foods are often served cold, making them a popular choice for picnics and outdoor events.

3. The longest marinated dish on record is a salmon dish that was marinated for over 30 years before being served.

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Related Concepts

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1. pickling: Both marinating and pickling are methods of preserving food, but marinating typically uses an acidic liquid and is used for shorter periods of time than pickling.

2. brining: Brining is a type of marinating that involves soaking food in a saltwater solution. It is often used to preserve and flavor meats, particularly pork and poultry.

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Culture

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Marinating food is a common practice in many cuisines around the world, including Italian, Mexican, Chinese, and Middle Eastern. It is used to add flavor, tenderize meat, and preserve food. In literature, marinated is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has been deeply influenced by an experience or environment.

How to Memorize "marinated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bowl of food soaking in a flavorful liquid, absorbing the flavors and becoming tender.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marinate' with the idea of adding flavor and tenderness to food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MARINADE: Meat, Acid, Rest, Infuse, Nourish, Absorb, Deglaze, Enhance.

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