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The definition of astringent refers to a material that will cause body tissues to shrink, and helps to control bleeding and secretions.

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

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adjective

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

Origin: L astringens, prp. of stringere, to contract < ad-, to + stringere, draw tight: see strict

noun

an astringent substance, drug, etc.

Related Forms:

astringency noun
astringently adverb

See astringent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Origin:

Origin: Latin astringēns, astringent-

Origin: , present participle of astringere, to bind fast

Origin: : ad-, ad-

Origin: + stringere, to bind; see streig- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

as·trinˈgen·cy noun

as·trinˈgent·ly adverb

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