tenderize

[ ten-duh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ten·der·ized, ten·der·iz·ing.

1. to make (meat) tender, as by pounding or by a chemical process or treatment.

tenderize

/ ˈtɛndəˌraɪz /

verb

1. 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

Derived Forms

• ˌtenderiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• tender·i·zation noun
• tender·izer noun
• un·tender·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tenderize¹

First recorded in 1725–35; tender ¹ + -ize

Example Sentences

From corralling fish with plumes of mud to tenderizing tough prey by tossing it sky high, dolphins are known for a wide variety of intelligent feeding strategies.

From Popular-Science

Use it on fish, dairy dishes, dips, or use it to tenderize your meat.

From Eater

So if you come across an edible sumac shrub or happen to have one in your backyard, you’ll need to tenderize its berries first before using them in your kitchen.

From Eater

The best massage is the one that involves love, tenderness, and a machine that tenderizes your muscles more intensely than any hand ever could.

From Popular-Science

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