Definitions

1. verb

to make (meat) softer and more easily chewed, typically by soaking it in a liquid or by using mechanical action

“The chef tenderized the steak with a meat mallet to make it easier to cook.”

2. verb

to make (something) softer or more pliable

“The rain helped to tenderize the hard earth, making it more suitable for planting.”

3. noun

a substance, such as an enzyme or acid, used to tenderize meat

“The recipe called for a tenderizer to be added to the marinade.”