Definitions and Examples of clotted, thickened
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
(of a liquid) having become thick or solid, typically as a result of cooling or standing.
Example
The milk had clotted and was no longer suitable for drinking.
(of a liquid or substance) made denser or more viscous.
Example
The sauce had thickened after simmering for an hour.
Key Differences: clotted vs thickened
- 1Clotted refers to a liquid that has become thick or solid, often due to cooling or standing.
- 2Thickened refers to a liquid or substance that has been made denser or more viscous, often through cooking or adding a thickening agent.
Effective Usage of clotted, thickened
- 1Cooking: Use thickened to describe sauces, soups, and other dishes that have been made thicker through cooking or adding a thickening agent.
- 2Medical: Use clotted to describe blood that has formed clots, which can be a sign of a medical condition.
- 3Science: Use thickened to describe substances that have increased in viscosity or density due to chemical reactions or other scientific processes.
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Remember this!
The antonyms clotted and thickened describe the state of a liquid or substance, with clotted referring to a liquid that has become thick or solid, and thickened referring to a liquid or substance that has been made denser or more viscous. These words can be used in cooking, medical contexts, and scientific discussions.
