astringency

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad de un sabor o sustancia que produce una sensación de sequedad y contracción en la boca o en los tejidos; también se refiere a la propiedad de algunos compuestos de contraer los tejidos corporales, utilizada a menudo para reducir hemorragias o secreciones.

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.

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1. Puckering tasteC1formal

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

   Astringencia (sabor que provoca sequedad y arrugamiento en la boca)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacerbitydrynesssharpnesstartness

2. Tissue contractionC2formalmedical

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

   Astringencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosastringencestypsis