Definition

The process of soaking food in a mixture of liquid and spices to enhance its flavor before cooking.

Example

The marination of the chicken in herbs and spices made it incredibly tasty.

Conversation

Have you ever tried the marination technique for cooking chicken?

Not really, but I've heard it makes a big difference in flavor.

Yeah, it really helps the spices soak in well during the marination process.

I should give it a shot next time I grill!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Marination → It is formed from "marin" (from Latin "marinus", meaning of the sea) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "marination" refers to the process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid, often associated with flavors that evoke the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'marine' which relates to the sea, and remember that 'marination' is the process of soaking food in a flavorful liquid, often enhancing its taste.

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