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Word: Empting
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English; earliest use found in Promptorium Parvulorum. From empt + -ing
Definition:
emptying.
Definition:
In plural, especially in form emptins. A type of yeast deriving from the process of fermentation, typically used in baking. More generally: yeast of any type; a preparation containing yeast or another raising agent. Compare "emptying". Now chiefly historical.
Variant Forms:
- emptin
- emptain
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