Definition & Meaning of "leavening"in English

Leavening

an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

leavenings

a substance typically used in dough to make it rise by producing gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter and softer texture

Examples

The baker added yeast as a leavening to the dough to make it rise.

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