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Yeshivish glossary term

libun kal

ליבון קל

Meaning

  • light form of libun
  • lower-intensity heat kashering

Alternate spellings

libbun kal

Usage and context

A less intense form of libun used in particular halachic circumstances; practical application depends on the item and prior use.

Category
kashrus - equipment
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

For this oven surface, the rav said libun kal is enough.

Plain-English example

For this oven surface, the rabbi ruled that a lighter form of heat kashering is sufficient.