leavening
|leav/en/ing|
B2
/ˈlɛvənɪŋ/
(leaven)
rising agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leavening' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'levain,' where 'levare' meant 'to raise.'
Historical Evolution
'levain' transformed into the Middle English word 'levain,' and eventually became the modern English word 'leavening.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that causes dough to rise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used in dough or batter to make it rise, such as yeast or baking powder.
Baking powder is a common leavening agent in cakes.
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Noun 2
the process of causing dough or batter to rise by fermentation.
The leavening of the dough took several hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42