astringent

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astringent Definition

• (a) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"
• (n) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
• (s) sour or bitter in taste

astringent Synonyms

• acerb
• acerbic
• astringent
• astringent drug
• sharp
• styptic