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leavening

/lˈɛvənɪŋ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

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

Synonyms for leavening

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