What does restringent mean?
Restringent means (obsolete) astringent; styptic.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(obsolete) astringent; styptic.
Vinegar is vulgarly reputed a potent restringent
Use restringent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Restringent means (obsolete) astringent; styptic.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Vinegar is vulgarly reputed a potent restringent
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