astringency

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/əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/ English

Definitions

noun

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

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Synonyms

astringence stypsis austereness acridity acridness deastringency stypticity stringency bitterness tartness acidity sharpness asperation acidness detersiveness acescence

Associated

wines tea wine taste fruit dry red white

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