tenderizer

English

Etymology

tenderize + -er

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzə(ɹ)/, enPR: tĕn'də-rīʹzər
  • Rhymes: -aɪzə(ɹ)

Noun

tenderizer (plural tenderizers)

  1. (biochemistry) Any substance added to meat before cooking in order to make it more tender, especially any source of the enzyme papain.
  2. A form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking.

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