Definition of Leavening in English :

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Leavening

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Noun

1. leaven, leavening

an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something

Example Sentences:
'his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor'

2. leaven, leavening

a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Leavening

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noun
1. 
an element of diversity; an enlivening element
She invited neighbours and friends and a leavening of clients and business contacts.
2. cookery
a raising agent

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Leavening

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noun
1. 
a substance used to make baked goods rise by the formation of gas, esp. carbon dioxide, in the batter or dough, as baking powder, yeast, etc.
: also leavening agent
2. 
any influence spreading through something and working on it to bring about a gradual change; tempering quality or thing
3. 
a causing to be leavened

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Leavening

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n.
An agent that causes rising, fermentation, or ferment; leaven.

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