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thickener

/ˈθɪk.ən.ɚ/
thick · en · er
Plural:thickeners
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• noun

1

A culinary or industrial substance, such as cornstarch, flour, gelatin, or a chemical additive, added to a liquid or mixture to increase its viscosity without substantially altering its other properties.

Example

"The chef whisked a small amount of arrowroot into the simmering pan juices as a natural thickener for the gravy."

2

An industrial tank or mechanical apparatus used in mining, wastewater treatment, and chemical processing to separate suspended solids from a liquid by gravity settling.

Example

"The mineral slurry is pumped into a large circular thickener where the solid particles settle to the bottom for recovery."

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• Rhymes for thickener

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thickener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thickener
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