Thicken
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Cooking Context
Used often in cooking to describe the process of making a liquid ingredient denser. Keep stirring as you thicken the sauce.
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Physical Change
Implies a change in texture that can be seen or felt. The fog will thicken overnight.
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Gradual Process
The change generally happens gradually, not instantly. Wait for the stew to thicken before serving.