astringence — meaning in English
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English meaning
- astringency noun The quality of being astringent.
- astringent noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
Senses
astringence is used for these senses in English:
- astringency An astringent taste.
astringent — full definition
- noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
- adjective Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
- adjective Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
- adjective Sharply critical in a dry, unsparing way.