Thickening

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/

Thickening (noun)

  1. The process of becoming thicker, with more body or less liquid feeling.
  2. The act of adding something to a liquid so it becomes thicker and holds its shape more.
  3. An increase in thickness of body tissue, often seen in scans or during illness.

Examples

  • The sauce is thickening as it heats.
  • Milk thickening happens when the temperature rises.