astringency

English

Alternative forms

• astringence

Etymology

astringent +‎ -cy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/

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.

Derived terms

• deastringency

Translations

astringent taste

• French: astringence (fr) f
• Macedonian: опора (opora)
• Spanish: astringencia (es) f

that which acts as an astringent

• Spanish: astringencia (es) f