Word
Astringency
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
as-trin-gen-cy
Definition
- n. - The quality of being astringent; the power of
contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other
substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the
astringency of tannin.
- noun - A sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
- noun - The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
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