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Leavening Definition & Meaning

leavening
noun
  1. an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
  2. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

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Frequently asked questions

What does leavening mean?
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
What part of speech is leavening?
Leavening is a noun.
How many definitions does leavening have?
Leavening has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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