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astringent

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

    adj.all

    Examples
    Astringent cosmetic lotions.
    Antonyms nonastringent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to <i>laxative</i>; as, <i>astringent</i> medicines; a butter and <i>astringent</i> taste; <i>astringent</i> fruit.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms astringent drug styptic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. sour or bitter in taste

    adj.all

    Synonyms acerb acerbic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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