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Definition of tenderizer

tenderizer

/ˈtɛndəˌraɪzər/
(UK: tenderiser)
ten · der · i · zer
Adverb:tenderly
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Plural:tenderizers
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Adjective:tender
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tenderizer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A substance, such as a natural enzyme or an acidic marinade, applied to meat before cooking to break down tough muscle fibers and make it softer.

Example

"The chef sprinkled a powdered enzyme tenderizer over the flank steak an hour before grilling."

2

A heavy kitchen implement, typically a mallet with textured or spiked surfaces or a press with small blades, used to pound or pierce meat to make it less tough.

Example

"She used a metal tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness for frying."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tenderizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tenderizer
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