Fibrosity

/faɪˈbrɒsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fibrous; the degree to which something contains or is composed of fibers.

Etymology

From fibrous + -ity (Latin -itas, quality or state). This noun allows measurement and description of fiber content and characteristics.

Kelly Says

The fibrosity of a plant determines whether it will be edible and tender or tough and stringy—that's why bamboo shoots have low fibrosity when they're young and delicious, but super high fibrosity when they're mature and practically inedible.

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