What is another word for marinates?
Pronunciation: [mˈaɹɪnˌe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Marination is a popular cooking technique that involves soaking meat, fish or vegetables in a seasoned liquid in order to infuse them with flavor and tenderize them. Some common synonyms for the word "marinates" include pickles, brines, soaks, seasons, flavors, and infuses. Pickling is similar to marinating in that it involves soaking something in a seasoned liquid, but it typically requires vinegar or another acidic ingredient. Brining involves soaking meat in a salt water mixture, while soaking simply means to submerge something in a liquid for a period of time. Seasoning and flavoring refer to adding herbs, spices, or other ingredients to a dish in order to enhance its flavor. Infusing involves steeping an ingredient in a liquid for an extended period of time in order to extract its flavor.
