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thickener

/θɪkɛnər/ noun · British & US
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What does thickener mean?

noun

A substance added to a liquid to increase its viscosity or to thicken it, or a person or thing that thickens something.

Example

"The chef added a thickener to the soup to give it a richer texture."

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