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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   any of various powdered mixtures used in baking as a substitute for yeast wordnet

Synonyms

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acid base mixchemical leavenerchemical mixturefine powder useleavening agentraising agent

Antonyms

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no leaveningunleavened doughunleavened product