consistence

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Thicken with sugar until the mixture attains the consistence of a light batter.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022

It is only safe to assume the peritoneal origin of extravasations of a rounded form, of a fluctuating consistence, and when they are situated high up and are disconnected from exudation at the pelvic brim.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

To mingle, or to bring to a uniformly soft consistence, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in some culinary operations.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

There evidently was a time when these rocks, now so hard and solid, were mere agglomerations of plastic matter, comparable for consistence to ordinary clay.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

Make it of the proper consistence with boiling water.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George