Associations to the word «Astringency»

Wiktionary

ASTRINGENCY, noun. An astringent taste.
ASTRINGENCY, noun. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.

Dictionary definition

ASTRINGENCY, noun. A sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker.
ASTRINGENCY, noun. The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids.

Wise words

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