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thickness

[thik-nis] / ˈθɪk nɪs /


NOUN
as a measurement
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The cognitive dissonance contributed to the thickness in the air that week.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Researchers also discovered that the thickness of the oil layer plays an important role.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2026

Weatherhead says the thickness of the skin affects how well red light can penetrate.

From BBC May 2, 2026

They maintained that frequently used regions of the brain received increased blood flow and that the skull’s shape and thickness were affected as a result.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

“But you need to show the thickness of the tube.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Earlier versions of such gratings, made from materials like silicon or gallium compounds, required thicknesses of several hundred nanometers to function effectively.

From Science Daily Apr. 5, 2026

Norwegian surveys have proven crust deposits with thicknesses of up to 40 centimetres.

From Reuters Sep. 14, 2023

There are different curl patterns, porosity, and thicknesses of hair.

From National Geographic Aug. 22, 2023

The team then tested the stability of the lava under a range of speeds, viscosities, and layer thicknesses.

From Science Magazine Jun. 9, 2023

As the door swung closed, I spotted a row of canes of different lengths and thicknesses hanging behind it.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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