astringence

Definitions of astringence
  1. noun
    a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
    synonyms: astringency
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    type of:
    gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation
    the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
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