Marinate
[MEHR-ih-nayt] To soak a food such as meat, fish or vegetables in marinade, or seasoned liquid mixture. Marinating helps food to absorb the flavors of the marinade and tenderizes meats. Due to the fact most marinades contain acid ingredients, marinating should be done in a non-reactive dish made of glass or ceramic (never in aluminum). Keep foods refrigerated while they're marinating.