thickening
thick-en-ing
noun
The process or result of something becoming denser or more viscous.
"Doctors observed a thickening of the artery wall."
verb
The action of making or becoming thicker, denser, or more viscous.
"The fog was thickening rapidly, reducing visibility."
noun
A substance added to a liquid to make it denser or more viscous.
"Cornflour is a common thickening for sauces."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: complex, knob, node, thickener, inspissation