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thickener

UK
/ˈθɪkənə/
US
/ˈθɪkənər/

Translations

thickenernoun
thickeners
pl
UK
/ˈθɪkənə/
US
/ˈθɪkənər/
Cornstarch is a common thickener used in soups and sauces.
La fécule de maïs est un épaississant courant utilisé dans les soupes et les sauces.
épaississeurTechnique, industrie.
The industrial thickener was used to process the slurry in the mining operation.
L’épaississeur industriel a été utilisé pour traiter la boue dans l’exploitation minière.
Synonyms
binder
stabilizer
emulsifier
gelatin
agent
thickeneradjective
UK
/ˈθɪk.ən.ə/
US
/ˈθɪk.ən.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "thickener agents")
épaississantEmploi attributif.
The plant stores all thickener chemicals in a separate room.
L’usine stocke tous les produits chimiques épaississants dans une pièce séparée.

Definitions

thickenernoun
A substance used to increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially changing its other properties.
Cornstarch is a common thickener used in soups and sauces.
A device or machine that thickens a liquid or slurry by removing some of the water content.
The industrial thickener was used to process the slurry in the mining operation.
thickeneradjective
Attributive. Relating to or used as a substance or device that increases the viscosity of a liquid.
The plant stores all thickener chemicals in a separate room.
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