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astringencyenUK
as·trin·gent A0485400 (ə-strĭn′jənt)adj.1. Medicine Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic.2. Sharp and penetrating; pungent or severe: astringent remarks.n. A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues and is effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions.
[Latin astringēns, astringent-, present participle of astringere, to bind fast : ad-, ad- + stringere, to bind; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]
as·trin′gen·cy n.as·trin′gent·ly adv.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  astringency - a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to puckerastringencegustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation - the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste" | | 2. | astringency - the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluidsstypsiscontractility - the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter |
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Synonyms for astringencynoun a sharp astringent tasteSynonymsRelated Words- gustatory perception
- gustatory sensation
- taste
- taste perception
- taste sensation
noun the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluidsSynonymsRelated Words |