astringent 2
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Examples
- 1.astringent cosmetic lotions
Attribute
astringency 2
noun
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
EnglishAntonym
nonastringent 1
adjective
not astringent
Derivationally related form
astringent 1
noun
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
astringency 2
noun
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
astringe 2
verb
become constricted or compressed
astringe 1
verb
constrict or bind or draw together
Attribute
astringency 2
noun
the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids
Similar_to
styptic 1
adjective
tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
