astringency

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

astringent +‎ -cy

Pronunciation

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Noun

astringency (countable and uncountable, plural astringencies)

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

Translations

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