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thickener

Syllabification: (thick·en·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHikənər/

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.

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