astringency

astringency

English

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English astringent
English -cy
English astringency

    From astringent + -cy.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/

    Noun

    astringency (countable and uncountable, plural astringencies)

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

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