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Thickening Meaning in English

word · lemma: thicken

ˈθɪkənɪŋ/, /ˈθɪknɪŋ
THIK-uh-ning
θˈɪkənɪŋ
THIK-uh-ning

Definição

Thickening refers to the process of becoming thicker, or something that makes a substance thicker, especially in cooking or medical contexts.

Uso & Nuances

Used as both a noun (the act/process or the substance added). Common in cooking (a 'thickening agent', 'thickening of soup') and medicine (e.g. 'thickening of arteries'). Not used as a verb form. In recipes, 'thickening' typically means cornstarch, flour, etc.

Frases de Exemplo

The thickening of the sauce made it creamier.

basic

Cornstarch is often used as a thickening agent in cooking.

basic

There is thickening of the wall in some medical conditions.

basic

After adding the flour, you’ll notice some thickening right away.

natural

She uses a special thickening in her soups to get the texture just right.

natural

Doctors checked for any thickening in his arteries during the exam.

natural