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gustatory perception vs astringency

astringency vs gustatory perception

gustatory perception and astringency both are nouns.

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

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