astringency

== English == === Alternative forms === astringence === Etymology === astringent +‎ -cy === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/ === Noun === astringency (countable and uncountable, plural astringencies) An astringent taste. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====