astringency

English

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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.

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