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Astringent refers to a material that will cause body tissues to shrink. If often helps to control bleeding and secretions. (noun)

A cosmetic that will clean your skin and close your pores is an example of an astringent.

See astringent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that contracts body tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic
having a harsh, biting quality: an astringent style of writing

noun

an astringent substance, drug, etc.

Related Forms:

astringency noun
astringently adverb

See astringent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ə-strĭnˈjənt)

adjective

Medicine Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic.
Sharp and penetrating; pungent or severe: astringent remarks.

noun

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.

Related Forms:

as·trinˈgen·cy noun

as·trinˈgent·ly adverb

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