• Astringent

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /əˈstrɪn.dÊ’É™nt/

    Full definition of astringent

    Noun

    astringent

    (plural astringents)
    1. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

    Adjective

    astringent

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

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