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astringent

/əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/

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noun

Astringente

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. "

El médico aplicó un astringente a la herida en mi dedo para detener el sangrado.

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adjective

Astringente, agrio

Extremely sour, bitter.

Examples :

"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.

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adjective

Astringente, áspero, severo

Sharp, caustic, severe.

Examples :

"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.

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adjective

Astringente, áspero

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. "

El jugo de uva era bastante astringente, dejando una notable sensación de sequedad en mi boca.

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adjective

Astringente

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. "

El médico aplicó una solución astringente a la pequeña cortadura en su dedo para detener el sangrado.

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