Defenition of the word astringent

• Defenition of the word astringent

  • A substance which draws tissue together thus restricting the flow of blood.
  • Causing the constriction of soft organic tissue.
  • sour or bitter in taste
  • tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"
  • a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
  • tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

Synonyms for the word astringent

• • acerb
  • acerbic
  • astringent drug
  • biting
  • caustic
  • constricting
  • contracting
  • cutting
  • harsh
  • mordant
  • severe
  • sharp
  • styptic
  • toning

Similar words in the astringent

• • astringent
  • astringents
  • hemostatic
  • sour
  • styptic

Hyponyms for the word astringent

• • alum

Hypernyms for the word astringent

• • medicament
  • medication
  • medicinal drug
  • medicine

Antonyms for the word astringent

• • nonastringent

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