astringency
noun
[ əˈstrɪndʒ(ə)nsi ]
• the property of causing skin cells or other body tissues to contract.
• "witch hazel is valued for its astringency and its toning properties"
• slight acidity or bitterness of taste or smell.
• "you can add a bag of fruit-flavoured tea to the cup to minimize the astringency of green tea"
• sharpness or severity in manner or style.
• "the astringency of his personality"
Origin:
early 17th century: from astringent + -ency.
