noun🔗ShareAstringenteA 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. "El médico aplicó un astringente a la herida en mi dedo para detener el sangrado.medicinesubstancephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringente, agrioExtremely sour, bitter."The lemon juice was so astringent that it made my mouth pucker. "El jugo de limón era tan agrio que me hizo fruncir la boca.sensationfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringente, áspero, severoSharp, caustic, severe."The teacher's criticism of my essay was quite astringent, leaving me feeling discouraged. "La crítica del profesor a mi ensayo fue bastante severa, lo que me dejó sintiéndome desanimado.characterattitudestylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringente, ásperoCausing 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. "El jugo de uva era bastante astringente, dejando una notable sensación de sequedad en mi boca.foodsensationdrinkfruitchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringenteHaving the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic."The doctor applied an astringent solution to the small cut on her finger to stop the bleeding. "El médico aplicó una solución astringente a la pequeña cortadura en su dedo para detener el sangrado.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
