Astringency - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈstrɪndʒəsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word astringency
Brit.  |əˈstrɪndʒəsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word astringency

noun

- 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

Extra examples

The astringency of tea is due to the tannin present.

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