In a way that is narrow or not thick, or spread over a wide area without much density.
From Old English 'thynne' meaning narrow or slight, plus -ly. The word has Germanic roots and has been in English for well over a thousand years.
Thin slicing—cutting vegetables very thinly—actually changes the chemistry of cooking by increasing surface area, which helps flavors develop faster and more evenly!
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