Noun: inspissation in,spi'sey-shun
- The process of thickening by dehydration
"The inspissation of the syrup resulted in a more concentrated flavour"
- The act of thickening
"The inspissation of the sauce improved its texture and flavour";
- thickening
Derived forms: inspissations
Type of: condensation, condensing, dehydration, desiccation, drying up, evaporation
Encyclopedia: Inspissation