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thinning
UK
/ˈθɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈθɪnɪŋ/
Translations
thinnings
pl
The thinning of the ozone layer is a major environmental concern.
Истончение озонового слоя является серьезной экологической проблемой.
The thinning of the forest was noticeable after the logging.
Разрежение леса было заметно после вырубки.
The gardener recommended thinning the seedlings for better growth.
Садовник рекомендовал прореживание сеянцев для лучшего роста.
The thinning of his hair worried him.
Поредение его волос его беспокоило.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈθɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈθɪnɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective (e.g. thinning hair, thinning crowd).
The thinning hair on his head was a sign of aging.
Редеющие волосы на его голове были признаком старения.
The thinning atmosphere at high altitudes can make breathing difficult.
Разреженная атмосфера на больших высотах может затруднять дыхание.
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Antonyms
thinning
Gerund
thinned
Past Simple
thinned
Past Participle
thinning
Gerund
UK
/θɪn/
US
/θɪn/
You need to thin the paint before applying it.
Вам нужно разжижать краску перед нанесением.
He decided to thin the soup with some water.
Он решил разбавлять суп водой.
As he aged, his hair began to thin.
С возрастом его волосы начали редеть.
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Definitions
The thinning of the forest was necessary to promote healthier tree growth.
The thinning of the crowd made it easier to find a seat.
Gardeners often perform thinning to ensure that the remaining plants have enough room to thrive.
She fed the carrot thinnings to the rabbits.
The thinning hair on his scalp was a sign of aging.
The thinning crowd at the concert made it easier to find a good spot.
She decided to thin the paint with water to achieve a lighter shade.
The gardener thinned the seedlings to ensure the remaining plants had enough space to grow.
As the night wore on, the crowd began to thin out.