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astringent
[ uh-strin-juhnt ]
/ ÉĖstrÉŖn dŹÉnt /
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adjective
Medicine/Medical. contracting; constrictive; styptic.
harshly biting; caustic: his astringent criticism.
stern or severe; austere.
sharply incisive; pungent: astringent wit.
noun
Medicine/Medical. a substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood.
a cosmetic that cleans the skin and constricts the pores.
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Origin of astringent
synonym study for astringent
2, 4. See acid.
OTHER WORDS FROM astringent
Words nearby astringent
astrict, astriction, Astrid, astride, astringe, astringent, astringer, astrionics, astro-, astroarchaeology, astrobiology
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British Dictionary definitions for astringent
astringent
/ (ÉĖstrÉŖndŹÉnt) /
adjective
severe; harsh
sharp or invigorating
causing contraction of body tissues, checking blood flow, or restricting secretions of fluids; styptic
noun
an astringent drug or lotion
Derived forms of astringent
astringency or astringence, nounastringently, adverbWord Origin for astringent
C16: from Latin astringÄns drawing together; see astrict
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Medical definitions for astringent
astringent
[ É-strÄnā²jÉnt ]
adj.
Causing contraction of tissues, arrest of secretion, or control of bleeding.
n.
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues and is effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions.
Other words from astringent
asā¢trinā²genā¢cy n.The American HeritageĀ® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for astringent
astringent
[ É-strÄnā²jÉnt ]
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
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