Crumbliness

/ˈkrʌmblɪnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being crumbly; the degree to which something tends to break into small pieces.

Etymology

From 'crumbly' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness' (state or quality). Standard formation for creating nouns from adjectives.

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Crumbliness is actually measured and controlled in food science—engineers adjust moisture, fat, and flour ratios to hit the exact crumbliness target for different products, turning a casual word into a precision specification.

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