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Definition of: astringent

(ə·strinjənt) adjective
1. Med. Tending to contract or draw together organic tissues; binding; styptic.
2. Harsh; stern; austere.
noun An astringent substance, as alum, tannin, etc.
[<L astringens, -entis, ppr. of astringere. See ASTRINGE.]
—as·trin′gen·cy
noun
—as·trin′gent·ly
adverb

Most often used phrases:

astringent taste
astringent properties
bitter astringent
astringent bitter
astringent effect
astringent flavour
slightly astringent
astringent flavor
highly astringent
mild astringent
astringent due
astringent sensation
astringent acid
astringent pulp
astringent qualities

'astringent' used in domains:

astringent.com
tonerastringent.com
eschewastringent.com
astringents.com
astringente.com
faceastringents.com

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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