noun🔗ShareAstringentA 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. "Le médecin a appliqué un astringent sur la coupure à mon doigt pour arrêter le saignement.medicinesubstancephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAcre, âpreExtremely sour, bitter."The lemon juice was so astringent that it made my mouth pucker. "Le jus de citron était si âpre qu'il m'a fait grimacer.sensationfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringent, âpre, sévèreSharp, caustic, severe."The teacher's criticism of my essay was quite astringent, leaving me feeling discouraged. "La critique de mon essai par le professeur était assez sévère, ce qui m'a découragé.characterattitudestylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringent, âpreCausing 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. "Le jus de raisin était assez astringent, laissant une sensation de sécheresse notable dans ma bouche.foodsensationdrinkfruitchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAstringent, styptiqueHaving the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic."The doctor applied an astringent solution to the small cut on her finger to stop the bleeding. "Le médecin a appliqué une solution astringente sur la petite coupure à son doigt pour arrêter le saignement.medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
