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Definition of Astringency

1. Noun. A sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker.

2. Noun. The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids.

Definition of Astringency

1. n. The quality of being astringent; the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the astringency of tannin.

Definition of Astringency

1. Noun. An astringent taste. ¹

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Astringency

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Medical Definition of Astringency

1. The quality of being astringent; the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the astringency of tannin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Astringency

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