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Definisjon av shortening

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Noun
shortening - act of decreasing in length; "the dress needs shortening"
step-down, diminution, reduction, decrease the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
abbreviation shortening something by omitting parts of it
cutting off, cutting, cut the act of diluting something; "the cutting of whiskey with water"; "the thinning of paint with turpentine"
muscle contraction, muscular contraction, contraction the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
shortening - fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
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Substantiv
shortening - Solid fat, such as butter, lard or hydrogenated vegetable oil, used to make shortcrust pastry.

Verb
shortening - Present participle of shorten.

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  • Shortening is a semisolid fat used in food preparation, especially baked goods, and is so called because it promotes a "short" or crumbly texture. Shortening is fat or lard from an animal or vegetable. The term "shortening" can be used more broadly to apply to any fat that is used for baking and which is solid at room temperature, such as butter, lard, and margarine.

Substantiv

  • Entall: shortening
  • Flertall: shortenings

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