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leaven in German

leaven in German is Ferment, Treibmittel, Triebmittel — leaven means any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

leaven in German

Ferment
noun
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Treibmittel
noun
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Triebmittel
noun
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

What does "leaven" mean?

  1. noun Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
  2. noun Something that brings about a change in a situation, often for the worse.
    "The leaven of insincerity worked through all the fibres of his being."
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leaven in a sentence

  • The leaven of insincerity worked through all the fibres of his being.

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What is "leaven" in German?
"leaven" in German is Ferment, Treibmittel, Triebmittel. leaven means: Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Are there other ways to say "leaven" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "leaven": Ferment, Treibmittel, Triebmittel.
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