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Uncommonthickening
The correct spelling is thickening.
How to pronounce thickening
verb
Say it like: Thi-ken-ing
The correct spelling is thickening. To make thicker (in the sense of wider). For example: "to thicken a sauce"
Usage Examples
“to thicken a sauce”
“to thicken blows”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
- 2.To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
- 3.To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
- 4.To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
- 5.To strengthen; to confirm.
noun
- 1.The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.
- 2.A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.
- 3.A thickened part of a structure.
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