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astringently Definition


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astringent
adj
    1. Severe and harsh.
      Thesaurus: acerbic, harsh, biting, stringent, trenchant, caustic, acid, scathing, severe; Antonym: bland.
    2. Said of a substance: causing cells to shrink.
noun
    1. A substance that causes cells to shrink, used in medical preparations to stop bleeding from minor cuts, and in throat lozenges, cosmetic lotions to harden and protect the skin, antiperspirants, etc.
Derivative: astringency
noun
    Derivative: astringently
    adverb
      Etymology: 16c: from Latin astringere to draw tight.



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