shortening

[Short·en*ing]

That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard, etc.

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The act of making or becoming short or shorter.

Noun
act of decreasing in length; "the dress needs shortening"

Noun
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Shorten

n.
The act of making or becoming short or shorter.

n.
That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard, etc.


Shortening

Short"en*ing, n. 1. The act of making or becoming short or shorter. 2. (Cookery) That which renders pastry short or friable, as butter, lard, etc.

The act of making or becoming short or shorter.

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