Marination

Pronunciation: /ˌmær.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of marination

noun the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking

Example Sentences

A1 Marination helps to enhance the flavor of meat.

A2 I like to let the chicken sit in marination overnight for the best taste.

B1 The marination process involves soaking the meat in a mixture of spices and liquids.

B2 Proper marination is key to achieving tender and flavorful grilled meats.

C1 The chef's secret to delicious dishes lies in his marination techniques.

C2 The marination of the steak was done to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering meal.

Examples of marination in a Sentence

formal The marination process involves allowing the meat to sit in a seasoned liquid for a period of time.

informal I like to let my chicken marinate in a mixture of herbs and spices before grilling it.

slang Dude, the secret to juicy steak is a killer marination with some special sauce.

figurative Her mind was like a sponge, absorbing every detail of the book as if it were marinating in her thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of marination

• past tense: marinated
• plural: marinations
• comparative: more marinated
• superlative: most marinated
• present tense: marinates
• future tense: will marinate
• perfect tense: has marinated
• continuous tense: is marinating
• singular: marination
• positive degree: marinated
• infinitive: to marinate
• gerund: marinating
• participle: marinated

Origin and Evolution of marination

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'marination' originated from the Latin word 'marinatus', which means to pickle or soak in a brine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'marination' has come to specifically refer to the process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid before cooking, rather than just pickling or soaking in a brine.