ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Thickener

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Thickener is a noun meaning That which thickens.

Meaning

That which thickens.

More Meanings

  1. Any substance added to something in order to thicken it; a thickening agent; a binder.

Example Sentences

This is a new twist, a plot thickener.

Word Forms

Synonyms for thickener

Depending on context, synonyms include thickening.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include roux, thick, toughener, incrassation, plumper, conspissation.

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