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shortening

shor·te·ning

US/ˈʃɔrtnɪŋ/ rare us

noun

1.

fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

2.

act of decreasing in length

  • “the dress needs shortening”

Phrases

  • shortening time
  • stretch shortening cycle
  • vegetable shortening

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