noun
- the quality of being harsh, severe, or bitter in manner or speech
- the quality of causing tissues to contract or of having a sharp, puckering taste
Usage: medical; chemistry
Examples
- The critic’s astringencies made many authors reluctant to submit their work.
- Her speech was marked by astringencies that left the audience uncomfortable.
- The wine’s astringencies were balanced by subtle fruit flavors.
- The teacher’s astringencies in grading motivated students to work harder.
- Medical astringencies are used to reduce bleeding and inflammation.
- The lemon’s natural astringencies made it perfect for the recipe.