Meaning of Astringency

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Astringency

1. 1
   n.

   The quality of being astringent; the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the astringency of tannin.

2. 2
   n.

   The quality of being astringent; the power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines or other substances which causes contraction of the organic textures; as, the astringency of tannin.