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the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking
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The marination process involves allowing the meat to sit in a seasoned liquid for a period of time.
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I like to let my chicken marinate in a mixture of herbs and spices before grilling it.
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Dude, the secret to juicy steak is a killer marination with some special sauce.
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Her mind was like a sponge, absorbing every detail of the book as if it were marinating in her thoughts.