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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Astringent" Definition
noun
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues and is effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An astringent agent or substance.
Source: Merriam-Webster
An astringent lotion applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions or as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily.
Source: Oxford Dictionary
adjective
Medicine Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Sharp and penetrating; pungent or severe: astringent remarks.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Causing contraction of soft organic tissues .
Source: Merriam-Webster
Suggestive of an astringent effect upon tissue rigidly severe .
Source: Merriam-Webster
Causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues:.
Source: Oxford Dictionary
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