Definition
butyrous
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling butter; having the consistency or qualities of butter
Usage: technical or formal usage; often used in chemistry and food science
Examples
- The butyrous texture of the cream made it ideal for baking.
- The compound had a butyrous consistency at room temperature.
- Butyrous fats are commonly found in dairy products.
- The soil's butyrous quality indicated high organic content.