Meaning of thinning in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   thinning

   Definitions

   1. the act of diluting something

   Examples

   • « the cutting of whiskey with water »
   • « the thinning of paint with turpentine »

   Derived terms

   • cut
   • dilute
   • reduce
   • thin
   • thin out

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