Maksud perkataan thickening dalam bahasa Melayu

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thickening

US /ˈθɪk.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈθɪk.ən.ɪŋ/

Kata Nama

penebalan

the process of becoming thicker or of making something become thicker:

Contoh:
This thickening of the airways causes them to narrow and makes it difficult to move air into and out of the lungs.

Kata Sifat

penebalan

used for making something thicker:

Contoh:
Corn starch is used as a thickening agent.