antithickening

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ thickening.

Adjective

antithickening (not comparable)

1. Preventing or inhibiting thickening.
   • 1990, Lendal Henry Kotschevar, Short Order Cooking, page 95:

     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.