thinning

Definitions

The process of becoming or making something less dense, thick, or crowded.

The removal of excess plants or seedlings to allow the remaining ones more space to grow.

A reduction in the thickness or density of hair, foliage, or a material.

Examples

The thinning of the ozone layer is a major environmental concern.

He noticed the thinning of his hair as he entered his late thirties.

Synonyms

tapering diluting attenuating pruning weeding reducing slimming

Antonyms

thickening expanding swelling augmenting broadening increasing concentrating