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flakiness

/fley-kee/US // ˈfleɪ ki //UK // (ˈfleɪkɪ) //

剥落性,松散性,剥落,松软性

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    flak·i·er, flak·i·est.

    • : of or like flakes.
    • : lying or cleaving off in flakes or layers.
    • : Slang. eccentric; wacky; dizzy: a flaky math professor.

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Examples

  • A touch of cardamom can add a bit of warmth to sweet, ripe pears wrapped in flaky pastry.

  • The flakiness of pastry depends upon the kind and amount of shortening used.