nonastringent
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nonastringent — onastringent adj. 1. noncontractive. Opposite of {astringent}. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nonastringent — adjective not astringent • Ant: ↑astringent • Attrubites: ↑astringency, ↑stypsis * * * adj.; nonastringently, adv … Useful english dictionary
Persimmon — This article is about the edible fruit. For other uses, see Persimmon (disambiguation). Persimmon American persimmon flower Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Prunus virginiana — var. virginiana (eastern chokecherry) in bloom Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
astringency — noun 1. a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker • Syn: ↑astringence • Derivationally related forms: ↑astringent (for: ↑astringence), ↑astringent • H … Useful english dictionary
stypsis — noun the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids • Syn: ↑astringency • Derivationally related forms: ↑styptic, ↑astringent (for: ↑astringency) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
