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thickness

[thik-nis] / ˈθɪk nɪs /


NOUN
as a measurement
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Weatherhead says the thickness of the skin affects how well red light can penetrate.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Chicken cutlet starts with either a boneless chicken thigh or a boneless chicken breast that’s covered with cling wrap and pounded to even thickness.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

The team analyzed data from seismic monitoring stations around the world and factored in information such as crustal thickness.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

The revision comes months after Airbus found what it described as a “supplier-quality issue” relating to the thickness of metal panels used to make its A320 line of jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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