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Webster 1913 Edition

Astringency

As-trin′gen-cy

(ăs-trĭn′jen-sy̆)
,
Noun.
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
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Astringency

ASTRING'ENCY

,
Noun.
The power of contracting the parts of the body; that quality in medicines which binds, contracts or strengthens parts which are relaxed; as the astringency of acids or bitters.

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