Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antithickening

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-tithick-en-ing
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Preventing or inhibiting thickening.

Example Sentences

"Sometimes flour is lightly or heavily prebrowned for roux. This process adds flavor and color but destroys some of the thickening power of the flour; acidic foods also have this antithickening effect."

Etymology

From anti- + thickening.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Questions

What does antithickening mean?: Preventing or inhibiting thickening.
Where does antithickening come from?: From anti- + thickening.

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