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 Definition of 'astringent'

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1. (noun) astringent, astringent drug, styptic
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals


2. (adj) acerb, acerbic, astringent
sour or bitter in taste


3. (adj) astringent
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
"astringent cosmetic lotions"
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