different between sourness vs astringency

sourness

English

Etymology

From Middle English sowrenesse, sournesse, from Old English s?rnes (sourness), equivalent to sour +? -ness.

Noun

sourness (countable and uncountable, plural sournesses)

  1. The quality or condition of being sour, usually said of human personalities.

Translations

Anagrams

  • sunroses

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astringency

English

Alternative forms

  • astringence

Etymology

astringent +? -cy

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /??st??n.d??n.si/

Noun

astringency (countable and uncountable, plural astringencies)

  1. An astringent taste.
  2. That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.

Translations

astringency From the web:

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