English Explanatory Dictionary

astringency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An astringent taste.
  2. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/

Word forms

astringency astringencies astringence

Etymology

astringent + -cy

Derived words

deastringency
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