Leavening Definition & Meaning
leavening
- noun
- an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
- a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
Words that rhyme with leavening
Usage tips for "leavening"
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