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astringency

Translations

astringencynoun
astringencies
pl
The astringency of the unripe fruit made it difficult to eat without wincing.
L'astringence du fruit pas mûr le rendait difficile à manger sans grimacer.
Additional translations
âpretéAu sens figuré, pour une parole, un ton ou un style sévère et mordant.
Synonyms
sharpness
severity
acidity
tartness
bitterness

Definitions

astringencynoun
The quality of being astringent; causing the contraction of body tissues, typically used to describe a taste that is dry, puckering, or slightly bitter.
The astringency of the unripe fruit made it difficult to eat without wincing.
A sharp or severe manner or style, often used to describe a tone or approach.
The astringency of her critique left the audience in stunned silence.
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