Definition of Leavening

1. Noun. An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something. "His sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"

Exact synonyms: Leaven
Generic synonyms: Imponderable

2. Noun. A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
Exact synonyms: Leaven
Generic synonyms: Substance
Specialized synonyms: Baking Powder, Sourdough, Barm, Yeast
Derivative terms: Leaven

Definition of Leavening

1. n. The act of making light, or causing to ferment, by means of leaven.

Definition of Leavening

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leavening

leathery polypody
leathery turtle
leather carp
leather fern
leather flower
leather soap
leather strip
leats
leave
leave
leave-taking
leaved
leaved
leaven
leavened
leavening (current term)
leavenings
leavens
leaver
leavers
leaves
leave alone
leave behind
leave no stone unturned
leave off
leave office
leave of absence
leave out
leavier
leaviest

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