astringent
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Latin adstringere (“to bind fast”), from ad (“toward”) + stringere (“bind, pull tight”).
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/
- Hyphenation: as‧trin‧gent
Noun
astringent (plural astringents)
- A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Translations
substance which draws tissue together
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Translations
sharp, caustic, severe
having the effect of drawing tissue together
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French
Adjective
astringent (feminine singular astringente, masculine plural astringents, feminine plural astringentes)
Latin
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