ten·der·ize

[ten-duh-rahyz]
verb (used with object), ten·der·ized, ten·der·iz·ing.
to make (meat) tender, as by pounding or by a chemical process or treatment.
Also, especially British, ten·der·ise.


Origin:
1725–35; tender1 + -ize

ten·der·i·za·tion, noun
ten·der·iz·er, noun
un·ten·der·ized, adjective
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tenderize or tenderise (ˈtɛndəˌraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to make (meat) tender by pounding it to break down the fibres, by steeping it in a marinade, or by treating it with a tenderizer
 
tenderise or tenderise
 
vb
 
tenderi'zation or tenderise
 
n
 
tenderi'sation or tenderise
 
n

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Example sentences
Some recipes advise marinating meat and poultry for several hours or days,
  either to tenderize or add flavor.
It is such a strong enzyme that it cannot be used to tenderize meats.
Moist cooking helps the meat retain moisture and break down connective tissue
  to tenderize tougher cuts of meat.
Marinades are used to tenderize and flavor the jerky before dehydrating it.
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