Butterlike

/ˈbʌtərlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having the appearance, texture, or qualities similar to butter.

Etymology

From butter + -like (suffix meaning resembling). The -like suffix comes from Old English and creates descriptive adjectives that compare one thing to another.

Kelly Says

Scientists have created plant-based butters that are butterlike in texture and melting point, fooling taste tests and challenging our understanding of what makes something taste 'buttery'—it's often about chemistry, not just dairy.

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