astringent
[ uh-strin-juhnt ]
/ əˈstrɪn dʒənt /
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.
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-,
astro-inertial guidance,
astroarchaeology
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British Dictionary definitions for astringent
astringent
/ (əˈstrɪndʒənt) /
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, noun astringently, adverbWord Origin for astringent
C16: from Latin
astringēns drawing together; see
astrict
Medical definitions for astringent
astringent
[ ə-strĭn′jənt ]
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
as•trin′gen•cy n.Scientific definitions for astringent
astringent
[ ə-strĭn′jənt ]
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.