thickening Synonyms
Another word for thickening
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of making or becoming thicker, denser, or more viscous.
"The gradual densification of the arterial walls can restrict blood flow over time."
• verb (Context 2)
To make or become thicker, denser, or more viscous.
"The sauce is congeal nicely on the stove as the excess water evaporates."
• noun (Context 3)
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 thickener."
• noun (Context 4)
A thickened part, layer, or swelling, especially in biological tissue.
"The physician noted a slight swelling of the skin around the healed scar."
• adjective (Context 5)
Becoming denser, deeper, or more viscous.
"The fishermen hurried back to port through the deepening fog."
• verb (Context 6)
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 deepen."
Opposites of thickening
The opposite of thickening shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: