astringency

• اسم يشير إلى صفة أو خاصية تسبب إحساسًا مزعجًا في الفم كالقبض والجفاف، كما يطلق على خاصية تقبض الأنسجة أو تجفف الإفرازات، وتستخدم طبيًا لإيقاف النزيف أو تقليل السوائل.

A noun referring to a sharp, puckering taste sensation, or the property of a substance that causes body tissues to contract, often used to reduce bleeding or fluid secretion.

غير معدود

1. Puckering tasteC1formal

   A sharp, dry, and puckering sensation in the mouth, often caused by substances like unripe fruit or tannins.

   الطعم العفصي

   • The astringency of the green apple made her mouth pucker.
   • Red wine often has a noticeable astringency from the tannins.
   • The tea's astringency was balanced by a touch of honey.

   المرادفاتacerbitydrynesssharpnesstartness

2. Tissue contractionC2formalmedical

   The property of a substance to contract or tighten soft body tissues, which can help reduce bleeding or secretions.

   قابض

   • Witch hazel is known for its astringency and is used to soothe minor cuts.
   • The astringency of alum helps stop bleeding from small nicks.
   • Some mouthwashes use astringency to tighten gums and reduce inflammation.

   المرادفاتastringencestypsis