Meaning of the word tenderizer in English

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tenderizer

US /ˈtɛndəˌraɪzər/
UK /ˈtɛndəraɪzə/

Noun

a substance (such as an enzyme) or a device used to make meat more tender

Example:
She used a meat tenderizer to prepare the steak.
The chef added a natural tenderizer to the marinade.
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