1. to thicken by evaporation or absorption of moisture
Usage: technical; formal

Examples

• The pharmacist will inspissate the solution by heating it gently.
• Over time, the syrup began to inspissate as water evaporated.
• The laboratory technician inspissated the extract to increase its potency.
• Heat was applied to inspissate the mixture until it reached the proper consistency.
• The ancient process required them to inspissate the plant juices slowly.
• As the liquid inspissated, it became more viscous and harder to pour.