thickening

American  

[thik-uh-ning] / ˈθɪk ə nɪŋ /

noun

1. a making or becoming thick.

2. a thickened part or area; swelling.

3. something used to thicken; thickener.

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thickening British  

/ ˈθɪkənɪŋ /

noun

1. something added to a liquid to thicken it

2. a thickened part or piece

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Etymology

Origin of thickening

First recorded in 1570–80; thicken + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

I noticed the hem was coming undone in a corner of it, trailing a thread on the ground as she dragged a wooden paddle through the thickening akpl. in the cauldron.

From Literature

In the distance, Owen thought he saw Miss Piggy, the old graffitied cargo plane wreck, but it was hard to tell through the thickening snow.

From Literature

The process relies on carefully controlled streams of thyme extract, gelatin, sodium alginate -- a commonly used thickening agent in the food industry -- and oil.

From Science Daily

While X-rays are sometimes necessary, the vet says, the signs of osteoarthritis - the thickening of joints, for instance - could be obvious to an experienced vet, who might prefer to prescribe a less expensive anti-inflammatory treatment.

From BBC

I’m thinking about this as I start using wet paper towels to clean the thickening ketchup out of my hair.

From Literature

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