astringent

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The latter are bitter and astringent compounds that come from grape skins, seeds and stems.

From BBC

Frank‘s and Charley‘s very different definitions of what constitutes a friend offers an astringent alternative to our culture’s sometimes treacly, overly simplistic portrayal of the bond.

From Los Angeles Times

Winogrand, who died in 1984, at 56, had an astringent take on the world that didn’t benefit from the infusion of color.

From New York Times

After realizing that the raw berries tasted tart and astringent, people tried to make wine from them.

From Washington Times

These included resveratrol, found in foods such as grapes, peanuts, and cranberries, and amarogentin, a compound from the gentian plant considered one of the most astringent tastes in the world.

From Science Magazine