astringent
/əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/
astringent
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A substance that restricts the flow of blood by constricting tissues.
"The doctor applied an astringent to stop the bleeding."
- 1.
Extremely sour or bitter in taste.
"The doctor applied an astringent to stop the bleeding."
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The unripe fruit had an astringent taste.
The unripe fruit had an astringent taste.
This facial toner has an astringent quality that tightens pores.
This facial toner has an astringent quality that tightens pores.
The doctor applied an astringent to stop the minor bleeding.
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How do you pronounce astringent?
astringent is pronounced [/əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does astringent mean?
astringent means "astringent". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is astringent?
astringent is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The unripe fruit had an astringent taste." — used to mean "astringent".
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