perception gustative

Definitions of perception gustative
  1. noun
    the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
    synonyms: goût
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    goût, saveur
    the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
    douceur
    the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
    aigreur
    the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
    amertume
    the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
    salinité, salure
    the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
    astringence
    a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
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    sensation
    an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
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