CEFR C2

inspissate

verb

Meaning

To thicken or make thick, often referring to a liquid or fluid becoming dense or congealed.

Examples

  • The sauce began to inspissate as it simmered on the stove, reducing to a rich glaze.
  • Without proper ventilation, the air in the enclosed space seemed to inspissate with humidity.

Synonyms: thicken, condense, coagulate, congeal