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astringency

ast·rin·gency

UK/əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/ uncommon

noun

1.

a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker

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2.

the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids

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Origin

From astringent + -cy.

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