Thickener
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verb
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(As a noun)
Thickener ( noun )
A substance added to a liquid to increase its viscosity or to make it more opaque.
Origin:
From the old english word thiccere, which means "dense" or "thick".
Examples:
- Cornstarch is commonly used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
- This thickener is used to make the ice cream more creamy and smooth.
- Some thickeners such as xanthan gum can be used to make gluten-free recipes.
- This recipe calls for a small amount of flour as a thickener.
- This thickener will help the pudding set and become more firm.
(As a verb)
Thickener ( verb )
A substance added to a liquid to increase its viscosity or to make it more opaque.
Origin:
From the old english word thiccere, which means "dense" or "thick".
Examples:
- Cornstarch is commonly used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
- This thickener is used to make the ice cream more creamy and smooth.
- Some thickeners such as xanthan gum can be used to make gluten-free recipes.
- This recipe calls for a small amount of flour as a thickener.
- This thickener will help the pudding set and become more firm.