sliminess
- a word derived from slimy.
Example Sentences
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Whisking, he said, also "really maximises the sliminess," which he believes is so off-putting for many Americans he doubts natto -- for all its recent hype -- will ever go mainstream.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
A lot of arugula flattens out when it’s packed, making it more prone to sliminess or rot, but Esmee’s ruffled edges add volume, with air pockets between the leaves that keep it drier and fresher.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
And when an ingredient does happen to feature that viscid texture, many Japanese cooks like to let it shine, maximizing the sliminess rather than masking it.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2021
This piece of sliminess was copied all over corporate America, signaling the end of the pension plans that so many workers depended on for retirement income.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2018
I only ever tasted them once, in the Capitol, and I couldn’t get around the sliminess.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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