tastant

tastant

 [tās´tant] any substance, e.g., salt, capable of eliciting gustatory excitation, i.e., stimulating the sense of taste.

tas·tant

(tās'tănt), Any chemical that stimulates the sensory cells in a taste bud.

tas·tant

(tās'tănt) Any chemical that stimulates the sensory cells in a taste bud.