Words Like ASTRINGENCY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ASTRINGENCY.

4 Alternative Words Similar to astringency

1 Astringence Noun Synonym Words Like Astringence

2 Stypsis Noun Synonym

3 Contractility Noun Synonym Words Like Contractility

4 Taste Noun Synonym Words Like Taste

5 definitions of astringency

1 An astringent taste.

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

3 The quality of being astringent; especially, that property in certain substances by which they cause contraction of soft or relaxed parts of the body: as, the astringency of acids or bitters.

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

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

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