thickening
thickening Lexical Profile
thickening Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of making or becoming thicker, denser, or more viscous.
"The gradual thickening of the arterial walls can restrict blood flow over time."
A culinary substance, such as flour, cornstarch, or a roux, added to a liquid dish to increase its viscosity.
"She whisked a spoonful of cornstarch into the simmering gravy as a thickening."
A thickened part, layer, or swelling, especially in biological tissue.
"The physician noted a slight thickening of the skin around the healed scar."
• verb
To make or become thicker, denser, or more viscous.
"The sauce is thickening nicely on the stove as the excess water evaporates."
To become more intricate, complex, or intense (especially of a plot or mystery).
"Just when the detectives thought they had solved the case, the plot began thickening."
• adjective
Becoming denser, deeper, or more viscous.
"The fishermen hurried back to port through the thickening fog."