n. a substance used to make baked goods rise by the formation of gas; esp. carbon dioxide; in the batter or dough; as baking powder; yeast; etc. also
We use carbonate of soda as a leavening agent in the cake.
raise; leaven; prove; raise; lift; elevate
deflate
3 syllables
leav-en-ing
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