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Webster 1913 Edition
Astringency
As-trin′gen-cy
(ăs-trĭn′jen-sy̆)
, Noun.
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 tanninWebster 1828 Edition
Astringency
ASTRING'ENCY
,Noun.
Definition 2024
astringency
astringency
English
Alternative forms
Noun
astringency (plural astringencies)
- An astringent taste.
- That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.
Translations
astringent taste
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that which acts as an astringent
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