noun
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something added to a liquid to thicken it
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a thickened part or piece
Etymology
Origin of thickening
Example Sentences
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The team found that visceral fat was consistently associated with plaque buildup and artery wall thickening, while liver fat had a smaller but still important effect.
From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025
They gather shortly after daybreak outside a minimarket, the tropical heat thickening, the dawn haze in lethargic retreat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025
“Let the pie cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to finish thickening and gives you the best pie-eating experience.”
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
Rachel, who is still experiencing debilitating symptoms from the menopause, is slowly lowering her oestrogen dose, with the hope that will reduce the thickening of her womb and, in turn, reduce the risk of cancer.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024
Dona Zaida, once a formidable matriarch who ruled her eight sons by a resolute jealousy, spent long afternoons watching novelas on television and perfuming her thickening wrists.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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