tenderizer

n.
A substance, such as a plant enzyme, applied to meat to make it tender.

Usually refers to the enzyme papain (extracted from the pawpaw), when used to tenderize meat. Similar enzymes occur in pineapple and figs. Weak acids such as vinegar and lemon juice also tenderize meat.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a substance (as the plant enzyme papain) applied to meat to make it tender
  Synonym: tenderiser

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Meat Tenderizer