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Tartness vs Astringency - What's the difference?

tartness | astringency | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between tartness and astringency

is that tartness is the characteristic of being tart; sharpness of taste; sourness; bitterness while astringency is an astringent taste.

tartness

English

Noun

(es)
  • The characteristic of being tart; sharpness of taste; sourness; bitterness.

    • astringency

    English

    Alternative forms

    * astringence

    Noun

    (astringencies)
  • An astringent taste.
  • That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood.