unthinning

/ˌʌnˈθɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of making something less dense or less crowded, especially in a gradual or imperceptible way

“The unthinning of the forest over the years led to the discovery of a hidden waterfall.”

2. verb

to make something less dense or less crowded, especially in a gradual or imperceptible way

“The company’s decision to unthin the population of their offices led to increased productivity.”

3. verb

to reduce or become less dense, especially in a gradual or imperceptible way

“The market began to unthin as the prices of the stocks decreased.”

Synonyms

  • dilution
  • thinning

Antonyms

  • densification
  • thickening