2A 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.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Promptorium Parvulorum. From empt + -ing.
Definition of empting in US English:
empting
(also emptain, emptin)
nounˈɛm(p)tɪŋ
1Emptying.
2A 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.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Promptorium Parvulorum. From empt + -ing.