Constringent

/kənˈstrɪndʒənt/ adjective

Definition

Having the quality of constringing; tending to bind, compress, or constrict; astringent.

Etymology

From constringe plus the adjective suffix -ent, meaning 'tending to' or 'having the property of.' It's related to astringent but more archaic.

Kelly Says

Tannic acids in red wine are constringent substances—they literally bind to proteins in your mouth and make your saliva thick and dry, which is why wine tasting involves specific terminology about 'mouth feel.'

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