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thickening

Syllabification: (thick·en·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHikəniNG/

Definition of thickening

noun

  • 1the process or result of becoming broader, deeper, or denser.
  • a broader, deeper, or denser area of animal or plant tissue.

adjective

  • becoming broader, deeper, or denser:a hazardous journey through thickening fog

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