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astringency

noun

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

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Word length
11
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si

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noun

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

noun

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

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