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Thicken

usgb/ˈθɪkən/Volume
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Cooking Context

Used often in cooking to describe the process of making a liquid ingredient denser.

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Keep stirring as you thicken the sauce.
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Physical Change

Implies a change in texture that can be seen or felt.

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The fog will thicken overnight.
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Gradual Process

The change generally happens gradually, not instantly.

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Wait for the stew to thicken before serving.
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