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Thicken

To make thick (in any sense of the word).

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Verb group 2

Inspissate 84% connected

To thicken or bring to greater consistence, as fluids by evaporation.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Inspissate 84% connected

To thicken or bring to greater consistence, as fluids by evaporation.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 4

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inspissation 74% connected

The act or the process of inspissating, or thickening a fluid substance, as by evaporation; also, the state of being so thickened.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inspissation 74% connected

The act or the process of inspissating, or thickening a fluid substance, as by evaporation; also, the state of being so thickened.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Causes 1

Inspissate 72% connected

To thicken or bring to greater consistence, as fluids by evaporation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Inspissate 92% connected

To thicken or bring to greater consistence, as fluids by evaporation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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