texture

1. N-VAR

The texture of something is the way that it feels when you touch it, for example how smooth or rough it is.    

• Aloe Vera is used in moisturisers to give them a wonderfully silky texture.
  

2. N-VAR

The texture of something, especially food or soil, is its structure, for example whether it is light with lots of holes, or very heavy and solid.     

• This cheese has an open, crumbly texture with a strong flavour.
  

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