"crunch factor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crunch factors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} crunch factor (countable and uncountable, plural crunch factors)
  1. (Food science) The degree of crispness or audible crunch produced when biting into a food, often associated with freshness, texture satisfaction, and sensory appeal. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-crunch_factor-en-noun-5T-ltPoj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 61 39 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 61 39
  2. A measurement of lateral flexion and axial rotational velocity of the lumbar spine, used in certain sports, especially golf, to determine the risk of lower back injury. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-crunch_factor-en-noun-F7fqqOi~

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