noun
- the quality or ability of a substance to be spread easily
Usage: technical; often used in food science and manufacturing
Examples
- The butter’s spreadability improved after sitting at room temperature.
- Food manufacturers test the spreadability of their margarine products.
- Cold cream cheese has poor spreadability straight from the refrigerator.
- The spreadability of the paint depends on its viscosity.
- Researchers measured the spreadability of various nut butters.
- Temperature affects the spreadability of most dairy products.