/ʌstɹɪˈnʤʌnts/ - [ustrinjunts] -
We found 3 definitions of astringents from 2 different sources.
NounPlural: astringents |
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astringent - a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals | ||
astringent drug, styptic | ||
medicament, medicinal drug, medication, medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies | ||
Adjective |
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astringent - tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions" | ||
nonastringent not astringent | ||
stypsis, astringency the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids | ||
astringent - sour or bitter in taste | ||
acerb, acerbic | ||
sour smelling of fermentation or staleness |