astringency
English edit
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Etymology edit
astringent + -cy
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
astringency (countable and uncountable, plural astringencies)
- An astringent taste.
- That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.
Translations edit
astringent taste
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that which acts as an astringent
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