cutability

cutability
\\ˌ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ \ noun (-es)
Etymology: cut (I) + -ability
: the proportion of lean salable meat yielded by a carcass

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/kut'euh bil"i tee/, n.
the lean yield of a beef carcass: the carcass of highest cutability, or top yield, has the largest proportion of lean meat within its grade.
[1960-65; CUT + -ABILITY; due to noninitial stress, irreg. sp. with single rather than double t]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • cutability — /kut euh bil i tee/, n. the lean yield of a beef carcass: the carcass of highest cutability, or top yield, has the largest proportion of lean meat within its grade. [1960 65; CUT + ABILITY; due to noninitial stress, irreg. sp. with single rather… …   Universalium

  • cutability — noun Date: 1965 the proportion of lean salable meat yielded by a carcass …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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