shortening
US /ˈʃɔːrt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɔːrt.nɪŋ/

1.
lemak sayuran, mentega putih
fat (such as butter, lard, or vegetable oil) used to make pastry or bread crisp and flaky
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Add a tablespoon of shortening to the flour mixture.
Tambahkan satu sudu besar lemak sayuran ke dalam campuran tepung.
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The pie crust was made with vegetable shortening.
Kulit pai dibuat dengan lemak sayuran.
2.
pemendekan, penyingkatan
the action or process of making something shorter
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The shortening of the school day was met with mixed reactions.
Pemendekan hari persekolahan mendapat reaksi bercampur-campur.
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The shortening of the skirt made it more fashionable.
Pemendekan skirt menjadikannya lebih bergaya.