astringent

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/

Noun

astringent (plural astringents)

1. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

Translations

• French: astringence
• German: Adstringens
• Portuguese: adstringente
• Russian: вя́жущее сре́дство
• Spanish: astringente

Adjective

astringent

1. Extremely sour, bitter.
2. Sharp, caustic, severe.
3. Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.
4. (medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.

Synonyms

• (caustic) smectic (rare)

Translations

• Portuguese: adstringente
• Spanish: astringente

Translations

• German: adstringierend
• Portuguese: adstringente
• Russian: кровоостана́вливающий
• Spanish: astringente

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