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leavening

/ˈlɛvənɪŋ/ /ˈlɛvnɪŋ/

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verb

To add a leavening agent.

Examples :

"The baker is leavening the dough with yeast to make it rise. "

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verb

To cause to rise by fermentation.

Examples :

"The baker is leavening the bread dough with yeast so it will rise properly. "

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verb

To temper an action or decision.

Examples :

"She tried to leaven her harsh criticism of the student's essay with some positive feedback about their creativity. "

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verb

To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.

Examples :

"The constant complaining from a few students began to leaven the positive atmosphere of the class, making everyone feel less motivated. "

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verb

To rise or become larger.

Examples :

"The dough is leavening in a warm place, so it will be ready to bake soon. "

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noun

The process by which something is leavened.

Examples :

"The leavening of the bread dough was crucial to its light texture. "

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adjective

Making light by aeration.

Examples :

"The baker used a leavening agent to make the bread rise. "

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noun

Any organism or substance added to a food product (such as dough or batter) that makes it rise when cooked.

Examples :

"The leavening in the bread dough, like yeast, created air bubbles that made the loaf fluffy after baking. "

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