astringent

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

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• Hyphenation: as‧trin‧gent

Noun

Singular astringent

Plural astringents

1. An astringent is a substance that restricts the flow of blood by contracting skin cells.

Adjective

Positive astringent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. An astringent substance is something that is very sour or bitter.
2. An astringent substance is something that is contracts skin cells.