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astringency
noun
(as-trin-gen-cy)
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
Synonyms:
astringence
,
astringency
noun
(as-trin-gen-cy)
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
Synonyms:
stypsis
,
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astringency
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astringence
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stypsis
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tartness
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acidity
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tannin
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pungency
,
tannic
,
sweetness
,
smokiness
,
sourness
,
spiciness
,
aftertaste
,
creaminess
,
puckery
,
chalkiness
,
earthiness
,
woodiness
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oaky
,
brininess
,
mellowness
,
saltiness
,
silkiness
,
oiliness
,
carbonation
,
malty
,
savoriness
,
fruity
,
juiciness
,
lemony
,
greasiness
,
succulence
,
tanginess
,
raisiny
,
gaminess
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winey
,
pepperiness
,
perfumy
,
grapefruit peel
,
briary
,
crunchiness
,
grigio
,
cassis
,
orange rind
,
clary sage
,
red currant
,
tang
,
malic acid
,
boysenberry
,
kirsch
,
fattiness
,
oloroso
,
amontillado
,
meatiness
,
juniper berry
,
huskiness
,
dry vermouth
,
demiglace
,
sauternes
,
fleshiness
,
benzoin
,
gingery
,
chardonnay grape
,
beurre
,
chypre
,
resiny
,
black currant
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orris
,
chromaticism
,
caraway
,
maltier
,
airiness
,
fishiness
,
almond extract
,
tonka bean
,
orange peel
,
vegetal
,
aromas
,
ruefulness
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tangier
,
orange liqueur
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pinot blanc
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zests
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lemon rind
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tisane
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sonority
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malolactic
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sloes
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angelica
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gamay
,
minty
,
lemon mint
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lushness
,
sabayon
,
cherry plum
,
tenderness
,
lambrusco
,
expressivity
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anise
,
eau de vie
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translucence
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astringency
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