Astringent
Word | ASTRINGENT |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | as trin gent |
Pronunciations | /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Astringent"
What do we mean by astringent?
Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. adjective
Sharp and penetrating; pungent or severe. adjective
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. noun
Binding; contracting; constrictive; styptic.
A substance which contracts the tissues and canals of the body, condensing the soft solids, and thereby checking or diminishing excessive discharges, as of blood. noun
Formerly also adstringent. noun
Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative adjective
Stern; austere. adjective
A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc. noun
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. noun
Sharp, caustic, severe. adjective
Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic. adjective
Sour or bitter in taste adjective
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals noun
Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue adjective
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Astringent
- Synonyms for astringent
- Acerbic Synonyms
- Acrimonious Synonyms
- Acrid Synonyms
- Alum Synonyms
- Spartan Synonyms
- Antonyms for astringent
- Nonastringent Antonyms
The word "astringent" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Astringent
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What does astringent mean?
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