shortening vs widening

shortening

noun
  • Fat that is solid at room temperature, such as margarine or lard (not usually used of butter), used to make shortcrust pastry. 

widening

noun
  • The action of the verb widen. 

adj
  • Growing wider or farther apart. 

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