Mealiness

Pronunciation: /ˈmiˈɑɫiˈnɛs/

Mealiness (noun)

  1. A quality of food that feels dry, rough, and crumbly instead of smooth or moist.
  2. A texture in fruit or meat where the inside breaks into small dry pieces.

Examples

  • The bread has mealiness that makes it crumble easily.
  • I notice mealiness when I cut the cake into slices.