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astringency::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | astringence |
| Type of | taste sensation, gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception |
| Derivation | astringent |
astringency::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | stypsis |
| Type of | contractility |
| Derivation | astringent |
Examples of astringency
astringency
More serious pairing, hint of astringency adds positively to textural impression.
From the ocregister.com
The alcohol fumes work as a catalyst for enzymes that reduce the astringency.
From the washingtonpost.com
Always a belligerent and combative man, age has sharpened his astringency.
From the ocregister.com
The Snoqualmie is a well-balanced wine with a pleasant astringency from round tannins.
From the stltoday.com
Lovely berries and plums flavour, blackcurrant strawberry and plum but juicy astringency.
From the kingstonguardian.co.uk
What they discovered is that the perception of astringency grew exponentially over time.
From the sacbee.com
When referring to wine, dry is the opposite of sweet, and does not refer to astringency.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A big, rich mouthful, with plenty of pear and honey flavours, balanced by a nice astringency.
From the independent.co.uk
The aroma is of Muscat grapes, with a mellow astringency and brilliant mahogany golden color.
From the washingtontimes.com
- A sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
- The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
- (astringent) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
- (astringent) acerb: sour or bitter in taste
- (astringent) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"
- (Astringent (wine)) The use of wine tasting descriptors allow the taster an opportunity to put into words the aromas and flavors that they experience and can be used in assessing the overall quality of wine. ...
- (astringent) A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood; Sharp, caustic, severe; Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic
- (Astringent) A term describing the dry taste in the mouth left by teas high in unoxidized polyphenols.
- (Astringent) A quality caused by high tannins that produces a drying sensation of the gums and tongue.
