Fissiparousness

/fɪˈsɪpərəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of reproducing by splitting or dividing into parts.

Etymology

Derived from 'fissiparous' with the addition of the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives into abstract nouns describing qualities or states.

Kelly Says

The fissiparousness of yeast is why it was so valuable to ancient bakers and brewers—one yeast cell could multiply exponentially in dough or beer without any special conditions.

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