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butterfat

/ˈbʌtərfæt/ noun · British & US
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What does butterfat mean?

noun

The fatty part of milk, separated from the skim milk, used in cooking and as a food ingredient.

Example

"The recipe called for a generous amount of butterfat to give the cake a rich, moist texture."

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