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astringent

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1. astringent - Noun

2. astringent - Adjective

3. astringent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.

Stern; austere; as, an astringent type of virtue.

A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.

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astringent cosmetic lotions Source: Internet

Actipone® Orange Flower by Symrise acts as an antioxidant, astringent, stimulant and antiperspirant. Source: Internet

Acts as astringent, vessel protective, anti-oedema and antiseptic agent. Source: Internet

His safeguard then is the astringent humour which enables him to see even people he dislikes in a redeeming light, and which also permits him to gaze far down into the labyrinths of the human soul.” Source: Internet

Cosmetic An alum block sold as an astringent in pharmacies in India (where it is widely known as Fitkari ) citation * Alum in block form (usually potassium alum ) can be used as a blood coagulant. Source: Internet

Acts as an antioxidant, anti-aging and astringent agent. Source: Internet

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