noun🔗ShareA substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood."The doctor applied an astringent to the cut on my finger to stop the bleeding. "medicinesubstancephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareExtremely sour, bitter."The lemon juice was so astringent that it made my mouth pucker. "sensationfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSharp, caustic, severe."The teacher's criticism of my essay was quite astringent, leaving me feeling discouraged. "characterattitudestylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCausing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits."The grape juice was quite astringent, leaving a noticeable dry feeling in my mouth. "foodsensationdrinkfruitchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic."The doctor applied an astringent solution to the small cut on her finger to stop the bleeding. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
