Meaning Of The Word Astringent

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What's The Definition Of Astringent?

astringent
countable noun: An astringent is a liquid that you put on your skin to make it less oily or to make cuts stop bleeding.

astringent in American English
that contracts body tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic
adjective: contracting; constrictive; styptic
noun: a substance that contracts the tissues or canals of the body, thereby diminishing discharges, as of mucus or blood

astringent in British English
adjective: severe; harsh
noun: an astringent drug or lotion

astringent in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: An astringent is a drug or lotion that causes contraction of body tissues, checks blood flow, or restricts the secretion of fluids.

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