sweetening
nounUK /ˈswiːtənɪŋ/
US /ˈswiːtənɪŋ/
Sweetening is when you add something to food to make it taste sweet.
The sweetening of the lemonade made it taste much better.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Something added to food or drink to make it sweet.
She stirred a sweetening into her tea.
3. The act of making something more pleasant or agreeable.
The sweetening of the deal convinced them to sign.
4. A substance used to reduce the harshness of fuel or water.
The sweetening of the natural gas removes sulfur.