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Word: Astringency
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from astringent + -ency
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the property of causing skin cells or other body tissues to contract
Short Definition:property of causing skin cells to contract
Examples:- witch hazel is valued for its astringency and its toning properties
Definition:
slight acidity or bitterness of taste or smell
Short Definition:slight acidity or bitterness
Examples:- you can add a bag of fruit-flavoured tea to the cup to minimize the astringency of green tea
Definition:
sharpness or severity in manner or style
Short Definition:sharpness or severity
Examples:- the astringency of his personality
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