consistence

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

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2022

Their consistence is also so much diminished that the finger may be readily passed through them.

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

I exclaimed as I jumped up from my chair, for my wife's words gave color and consistence to a dim and faint suspicion which had crossed my mind.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 by Various

The stools are often of a pappy consistence, and passed involuntarily in bed.

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

Let these come to a boiling heat, stirring well at the same time, then pour in the meal, and beat to a stiff consistence.

From Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes by Clayton, H. J.