Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

thickener

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkənə(r)/
Definition of thickener

noun

  • a substance added to a liquid to make it firmer, especially in cooking.
  • Chemistry an apparatus for the sedimentation of solids from suspension in a liquid.

thickener in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of thickener in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …