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astringent

astringente

astringent

带涩味的 /dài sè wèi de/

Tasting | adj.

which produces a sensation of intense dryness and bitterness, like for example that of persimmon, when coming in contact with the tongue.

Example

Inevitably, a roomful of people sampling an astringent olive oil will break out into coughs soon after the slurping.

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