astringency Antonyms
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Meaning of astringency
astringency (n)
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
astringency (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.
astringency Sentence Examples
- The astringency of the unripe fruit made it unpleasant to eat.
- The astringency of the tannins in the wine left a dry feeling in my mouth.
- The herbal tea had a pleasant astringency that refreshed my palate.
- He wrinkled his nose at the astringency of the strong black coffee.
- The astringency of the antiseptic stung as it cleaned the wound.
- The astringency of the facial toner helped to control oiliness and tighten pores.
- The chef balanced the dish with a touch of astringency from a squeeze of lemon.
- The astringency of the medication helped to reduce inflammation in her throat.
- The astringency of the green apple provided a crisp bite in the salad.
- The astringency of the mouthwash left a tingling sensation in my mouth.
FAQs About the word astringency
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker, the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check
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The astringency of the unripe fruit made it unpleasant to eat.
The astringency of the tannins in the wine left a dry feeling in my mouth.
The herbal tea had a pleasant astringency that refreshed my palate.
He wrinkled his nose at the astringency of the strong black coffee.
