CEFR B2

thick application

noun phrase

Meaning

A substantial or dense layer of something, such as paint, cream, or software, applied to a surface or system.

Examples

The mechanic applied a thick application of grease to the gears.
She noticed a thick application of foundation on her skin.

Synonyms: dense layer, heavy coating, substantial layer, generous spread

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thick application (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: θɪk ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən

Definition

A substantial or dense layer of something, such as paint, cream, or software, applied to a surface or system.

Examples

The mechanic applied a thick application of grease to the gears.
She noticed a thick application of foundation on her skin.
The software requires a thick application to run properly on older systems.

How to Use thick application

thick application of X (prepositional phrase): A substantial layer of substance X applied to a surface. — "He applied a thick application of sunscreen to his face."

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