Pronunciations (2)
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/əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Noun
The quality of being astringent.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
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Noun
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
- Synonyms
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
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