thinned

Meanings

• To make (a liquid or semisolid substance) less thick or viscous.

  - "He thinned the paint with water."
  - "The sauce was too thick, so she thinned it with stock."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thinned
hinned , thinneded , thinnededdly

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Homonyms

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1. Thin (English) : To make (a substance or object) less thick or less concentrated, often by adding a solvent or diluent, or by reducing the temperature or pressure, or by increasing the surface area or volume.
   

2. Thin (English (slang)) : To make oneself less prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive, often by avoiding direct attention, confrontation, or argument, or by assuming a more humble, submissive, or self-effacing posture, or by adopting a more low-key, understated, or unassuming demeanor.
   

3. Thin (English (obsolete)) : To make (a person or animal) less fat or less obese, often by reducing the amount of food consumed, or by increasing the amount of physical activity engaged in, or by a combination of both, or by the use of drugs or medications that promote weight loss, or by the use of surgical procedures that remove excess fat or skin, or by a combination of both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
   

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Homophones

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1. thin
   

2. thane
   

3. theen
   

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Variants

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thin , thinned , thinning , thins

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Forms

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thinned (past tense and past participle)), thinning (present participle) and thinning (gerund form) to describe the action or process of making something less thick or viscous.

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Etymology

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Old English 'thinnan' meaning 'to make thin, to reduce the thickness of'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the world's thinnest material is graphene, which is only one atom thick?

2. Did you know that the term 'thinned' is often used in the context of painting or drawing, where it refers to the process of adding water or another liquid to paint or ink, in order to achieve a desired level of fluidity, transparency, or coverage, or to prepare the medium for application using various tools or techniques, such as brushes, rollers, sponges, or airbrushes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dilute: To make (a liquid or semisolid substance) less concentrated or stronger by adding a solvent, often water, to reduce the concentration of the solute.

2. Consistency: The property of a substance or mixture to resist change in shape, form, or texture when subjected to various forces or conditions, such as heat, cold, pressure, shear, or agitation.

3. Viscosity: The property of a fluid that determines its resistance to flow under the influence of an applied force or gradient, such as pressure or shear stress, temperature gradient, or concentration gradient.

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Culture

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["In literature, 'thinned' can refer to a diluted or reduced substance, often metaphorically used to describe emotions or ideas.", "In art, 'thinned' can refer to a watered-down or diluted paint, often used to create a more transparent or translucent effect.", "In music, 'thinned' can refer to a less thick or less layered sound, often achieved through the use of less reverb or delay effects.", "In cooking, 'thinned' can refer to a sauce or gravy that has been diluted with water or another liquid, often to achieve the desired consistency."]

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