noun Download 🔗Share A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. Examples : "The doctor applied an astringent to the cut on my finger to stop the bleeding. " medicine substance physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Extremely sour, bitter. Examples : "The lemon juice was so astringent that it made my mouth pucker. " sensation food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits. Examples : "The grape juice was quite astringent, leaving a noticeable dry feeling in my mouth. " food sensation drink fruit chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic. Examples : "The doctor applied an astringent solution to the small cut on her finger to stop the bleeding. " medicine physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading