Astringent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astringent is a noun meaning A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Meaning
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
More Meanings
- Extremely sour, bitter.
- Sharp, caustic, severe.
- Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.
- (medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.
Example Sentences
Philip, who was made Duke of Edinburgh on the couple’s wedding, introduced a new, less stuffy, though as the years went on occasionally astringent, tone to the royal family.
Word Forms
- astringents
Synonyms for astringent
Depending on context, synonyms include smectic, sharp, acerbic, acerb, sour, styptic.
Antonyms for astringent
Common opposites include nonastringent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include styptic, hemostatic, sharp, sour, acerb, acerbic.
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