thickener

American  

[thik-uh-ner] / ˈθɪk ə nər /

noun

1. something that thickens.

2. an apparatus for the sedimentation and removal of solids suspended in various liquids.

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Etymology

Origin of thickener

First recorded in 1645–55; thicken + -er ¹

Example Sentences

They frequently contain colors, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, thickeners, foaming agents and emulsifiers, and typically cannot be produced in the home.

From Barron's

"Think of it as adding a thickener to water, like you would a pie filling," Lucia says.

From Science Daily

A common additive in many food products, it's used as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier in a host of various products, both edible and not, from plant-based milk and ice cream to toothpaste and medications.

From Salon

Packaged cold meats may have emulsifiers, modified starches, thickeners and added fibers – making them ultra-processed.

From Salon

This is why it's important to blend the starch or thickener with either water or fat prior to adding to the cooking gravy.

From Salon