Explanation and meaning of astringent.

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astringent

/ə'strɪndʒənt/

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adjective
sour or bitter in taste
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acerb acerbic sour
noun
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
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astringent drug styptic

type of:
medicinal drug medicine medicament medication
adjective
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
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"astringent cosmetic lotions"

Similar:

hemostatic styptic

Opposite:

nonastringent

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