Definition of astringency

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Definition of astringency

  • a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. astringence
  • the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. stypsis

See definition of astringency in Merriam Webster