thinning (Meaning)
thinning (n)
the act of diluting something
thinning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Thin
Synonyms & Antonyms of thinning
Synonyms:
- poisoning
- watering down
- extending
- tainting
- degrading
- polluting
- lacing
- contaminating
- adulterating
- dirtying
- spoiling
- manipulating
- sophisticating
- soiling
- infecting
Antonyms:
- purifying
- purging
- filtering
- richening
- cleansing
- refining
- pasteurizing
- clarifying
- filtering
- refining
- richening
- pasteurizing
- larding
- cleansing
- reenforcing
- improving
- clarifying
- enhancing
- flushing
- flushing
- distilling
- purifying
- purging
- enhancing
- reenforcing
- cleaning
- larding
- cleaning
- improving
- distilling
- leaching
- leaching
thinning Sentence Examples
- The thinning ozone layer posed a threat to Earth's ecosystems.
- As the sun gradually set, the hair on her head began to thin.
- The thinning fabric of the dress revealed her slender frame.
- The thinning population of white rhinos raised concerns among conservationists.
- The doctor noticed that the child's hair was thinning, suggesting a nutritional deficiency.
- The thinning paint on the canvas allowed the underlying colors to show through.
- The thinning ranks of the army made it difficult to defend the kingdom.
- The thinning ice on the glacier posed a hazard to explorers.
- The thinning fog slowly lifted, revealing the surrounding hills.
- The thinning crowds at the mall indicated the approaching end of the holiday season.
FAQs About the word thinning
the act of diluting somethingof Thin
diluting, cutting, loading, weakening, poisoning, watering down, extending, tainting, degrading,polluting
reinforcing,strengthening, enriching, supplementing, fortifying, fertilizing, supplementing, fortifying, reinforcing, enriching
The thinning ozone layer posed a threat to Earth's ecosystems.
As the sun gradually set, the hair on her head began to thin.
The thinning fabric of the dress revealed her slender frame.
The thinning population of white rhinos raised concerns among conservationists.