astringency

Letters that make astringency

s, a, e, g, n, c, r, t, i, y are letters that make 'astringency'

Words within astringency

stringency, gen, Inge, en, ng, RI, string, as, in, ring, AS, IN, NC, As, Ge, In, astringe are words within 'astringency'


2 possible definitions for 'astringency'

Astringency as "a sharp astringent taste, the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker"

Under this definition, astringency is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

astringence has the same meaning as astringency

astringency as a type

'astringency' can be a type of taste, gustatory perception, taste sensation, gustatory sensation, taste perception.

Derivatives of astringency

astringent, acerbic, acerb are derivatives of 'astringency'.


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

Under this definition, astringency is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stypsis has the same meaning as astringency

astringency as a type

'astringency' can be a type of contractility.

Attributes of astringency

astringent, nonastringent are attributes of 'astringency'.

Derivatives of astringency

astringent, styptic, hemostatic are derivatives of 'astringency'.



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