astringent
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/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
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/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
adjective
R
making skin or tissues feel tighter
Astringent soap can help reduce oiliness on the skin.
R
sharply critical or clever
The critic wrote an astringent review of the play.
R
slightly bitter with a fresh taste
The astringent flavor of the tea was quite refreshing.
noun
R
a substance that makes the skin less oily or stops bleeding
Apply the astringent to the cut to stop the bleeding.
translation
making skin or tissues feel tighter; sharply critical or clever; slightly bitter with a fresh taste
a substance that makes the skin less oily or stops bleeding
Word Forms
Plural
astringents