thickening

Meanings

• The process of making something denser or thicker by adding substance or volume.

  - "Soup thickens when we add cornstarch."
  - "Batter for pancakes thickens when we let it rest."
  - "To thicken gravy, we can add a roux made from flour and fat."

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Synonyms

inspissate , widen , condense , engross , inspissate , broaden , enwiden , build up , reinforce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thickening
thinning , winning , spinning , pricking , sticking , icking

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Homophones

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1. thickening (en) : The process of making something denser or thicker by adding substance or volume.
   

2. thickening (en) : A thickening agent or substance used to thicken a liquid, such as soup or gravy.
   

3. thickening (en) : A term used to describe the process by which a material, such as paint or putty, becomes denser or more compact over time.
   

4. thickening (en) : A term used to describe the process by which a substance, such as blood or plasma, becomes denser or more viscous over time due to various physiological or pathological processes.
   

5. thickening (en) : A term used to describe the process by which a solid, such as soil, clay, or concrete, becomes denser or more compact over time due to various geological or engineering processes.
   

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Variants

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thickening , thickenings , thicken , thickened , thickener , thickeners , thickens

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Forms

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Etymology

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The word 'thickening' is derived from the Old English word 'thiccan' which means 'to thicken' or 'to make denser'.

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Related Concepts

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1. emulsification: Emulsification is a process used to create an emulsion, which is a stable mixture of two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, or oil and vinegar. Emulsification is commonly used in food processing and cooking to create various sauces, dressings, soups, and desserts. Emulsification can be achieved through various physical and mechanical methods, such as high-speed blending, homogenization, or ultrasonication.

2. suspension: Suspension is a process used to create a suspension, which is a stable mixture of two or more immiscible liquids, along with solid particles that are suspended in the liquid mixture. Suspension is commonly used in various industrial, scientific, and technical applications, such as in the production of paints, inks, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, in the processing and separation of minerals and metals, in the production of food and beverages, and in various scientific and technical research applications.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"thickening agents", "description"=>"Thickening agents are substances used to thicken or increase the viscosity of a liquid, such as soup, gravy, sauce, or paint. Thickening agents are commonly used in cooking, baking, and food processing to improve the texture, appearance, and taste of dishes. Some common thickening agents used in cooking and food processing include cornstarch, flour, arrowroot, tapioca, gum arabic, and xanthan gum."}, {"term"=>"thickening processes", "description"=>"Thickening processes refer to the various physical or chemical methods used to thicken or increase the viscosity of a liquid, such as soup, gravy, sauce, or paint. Thickening processes are commonly used in cooking, baking, and food processing to improve the texture, appearance, and taste of dishes. Some common thickening processes used in cooking and food processing include boiling, simmering, reducing, gelling, setting, coagulation, emulsification, and suspension."}]

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