astringent

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA: /əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

[edit] Noun

Singular
astringent

Plural
astringents

astringent (plural astringents)

  1. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

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[edit] Adjective

astringent (comparative more astringent, superlative most astringent)

Positive
astringent

Comparative
more astringent

Superlative
most astringent

  1. Sharp, caustic, severe.
  2. (medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.

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