Gumminess (Noun)
Meaning
The property of being cohesive and sticky.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The overcooked pasta had lost its natural gumminess and was now unpleasantly mushy.
- The product chemist carefully tested various formulas to achieve the perfect balance of moisture and gumminess.
- Raw okra is often avoided due to its intense gumminess, which can make for an unpleasant texture.
- Chewing gum owes its success to its unique gumminess, allowing it to be stretched and shaped.
- The ideal glaze for the pastry should have just enough sugar to produce a sticky gumminess without becoming too brittle.