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Definitions of astringe
  1. verb
    become constricted or compressed
    "The cold substance astringes"
  2. verb
    constrict or bind or draw together
    "Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth"
Definition that contains astringe
  • kaki small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit
  • alum a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
  • kino a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning
  • antiperspirant an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
  • astringence a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
  • astringency a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker
  • witch hazel plant any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Hamamelis; bark yields an astringent lotion
  • japanese persimmon small deciduous Asiatic tree bearing large red or orange edible astringent fruit
  • nonastringent not astringent
  • dika bread somewhat astringent paste prepared by grinding and heating seeds of the African wild mango; a staple food of some African peoples
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