astringency

English

Alternative forms

• astringence

Etymology

astringent +‎ -cy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/, X-SAMPA: /@"strIn.dZ@n.si/

Noun

astringency (plural astringencies)

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

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