Definitions

1. verb

to thicken or become thickened, especially by evaporation, as in a liquid becoming more viscous

“The syrup inspissated as it sat in the open container, losing its liquid state.”

2. verb

to cause something to become thickened or more viscous, especially by evaporation

“The heat from the fire inspissated the liquid, turning it into a thick paste.”

3. noun

the act of causing something to become thickened or more viscous, especially by evaporation

“The inspissation of the liquid was caused by the heat and the open container.”