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1. (n.) leavening
Also called leavening a&secnb;gent. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough.
2. leavening
the process of causing fermentation by leaven.
Etymology: (1600–10)
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1. (noun) leaven, leavening
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
"his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
2. (noun) leaven, leavening
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
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1. (noun) leavening
the act of making light, or causing to ferment, by means of leaven
2. (noun) leavening
that which leavens or makes light
3. leavening
of Leaven
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