What does aftertaste mean?

Definitions for aftertaste
ˈæf tərˌteɪst, ˈɑf-af·ter·taste

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. aftertastenoun

    an afterimage of a taste

Wiktionary

  1. aftertastenoun

    A taste of something that persists when it is no longer present.

  2. aftertastenoun

    The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.

    Many people think certain artificial sweeteners have an unpleasant aftertaste.

  3. aftertastenoun

    Of wine, finish.

  4. Etymology: From after + taste

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Aftertastenoun

    A taste remaining upon the tongue after the draught, which was not perceived in the act of drinking.

    Etymology: from after and taste.

Wikipedia

  1. Aftertaste

    Aftertaste is the taste intensity of a food or beverage that is perceived immediately after that food or beverage is removed from the mouth. The aftertastes of different foods and beverages can vary by intensity and over time, but the unifying feature of aftertaste is that it is perceived after a food or beverage is either swallowed or spat out. The neurobiological mechanisms of taste (and aftertaste) signal transduction from the taste receptors in the mouth to the brain have not yet been fully understood. However, the primary taste processing area located in the insula has been observed to be involved in aftertaste perception.

ChatGPT

  1. aftertaste

    Aftertaste refers to the taste or flavors that linger in the mouth after consumption of certain food, drink or substances. It is often used to describe the residual taste left behind by wine, coffee, and other strong flavors. The aftertaste can be pleasant or unpleasant, depending on the type and quality of the substance consumed.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Aftertastenoun

    a taste which remains in the mouth after eating or drinking

Wikidata

  1. Aftertaste

    Aftertaste is the taste intensity of a food or beverage that is perceived immediately after that food or beverage is removed from the mouth. The aftertastes of different foods and beverages can vary by intensity and over time, but the unifying feature of aftertaste is that it is perceived after a food or beverage is either swallowed or spat out. The neurobiological mechanisms of taste signal transduction from the taste receptors in the mouth to the brain have not yet been fully understood. Recently, the primary taste processing area located in the insula has been observed to be involved in aftertaste perception.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of aftertaste in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of aftertaste in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of aftertaste in a Sentence

  1. Deutsche Telekom:

    The auction leaves a bitter aftertaste.

  2. Neil Gaiman:

    Is the chemical aftertaste the reason why people eat hot dogs, or is it some kind of bonus?

  3. Nguyen Thi Huong Anh:

    It's a volcano so the beer has a hot and spicy flavor with a soft and fresh aftertaste.

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