
Marinate
Culinary Term
Used in cooking contexts to describe preparing food with a flavorful liquid.
Let's marinate the tofu in this herb mix.
Time Factor
Marinating often implies letting the food sit for hours for better taste.
If you marinate these ribs now, they'll be perfect by dinner.
Active Process
Emphasizes an ongoing action; food is actively absorbing flavors.
The beef has been marinating since morning.