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astringency vs gustatory perception

gustatory perception vs astringency

astringency and gustatory perception both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
astringency Yes No No No
gustatory perception Yes No No No
As nouns, gustatory perception is a hypernym of astringency; that is, gustatory perception is a word with a broader meaning than astringency:
  • astringency: a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
  • gustatory perception: the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
Other hypernyms of astringency include gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation.
astringency (noun) gustatory perception (noun)
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
Difference between astringency and gustatory perception

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