• Astringency

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /əˈstɹɪn.dÊ’É™n.si/

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    astringent + -cy

    Full definition of astringency

    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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