Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
noun the action or process of making or becoming thicker
A1 The stew is too thin, we need to add a thickening agent.
A2 She added cornstarch to the sauce for thickening.
B1 The thickening of the plot kept the audience engaged throughout the movie.
B2 The thickening of the fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
C1 The thickening of the paint caused it to dry slower but with a richer color.
C2 The thickening of the atmosphere on the planet was a sign of impending storms.
adjective becoming thicker or more dense
A1 The soup had a thickening agent to make it more hearty.
A2 She added cornstarch as a thickening agent to the sauce.
B1 The thickening fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
B2 The thickening plot in the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats.
C1 The thickening of the atmosphere due to pollution is a major environmental concern.
C2 The thickening tension between the two countries could lead to a full-blown conflict.
formal The thickening of the sauce was achieved by adding a roux.
informal I noticed the thickening of the plot as I kept reading the book.
slang The thickening of traffic on the highway made me late for work.
figurative The thickening of tension in the room was palpable as they argued.
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