Styptic

/ˈstɪptɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere..

Definitions by Sense

1. Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
2. (medicine, by extension) That stops bleeding; especially, in a minor way, topically.
3. A substance used for styptic results.

Example Sentences

Boyles turns to look over his shoulder, squinting into the styptic sun, and then flags a hand over his head.

The growth on top was a scrubby plant, unknown anywhere else on Malta, which was believed to have styptic qualities – it could staunch bleeding when packed on top of a wound […].

But I waited while he dabbed at the cut with styptic powder.

The powdered gum with resin is used as a styptic; and the mucilage has been recommended as an application to burns.

Externally, it is applied as a styptic, and in solution, of various strengths, as an astringent.

Knowledge of puffball's use as a styptic and for hemorrhoids reached Bass through the popular tradition.

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• more styptic
• most styptic
• styptick
• styptics

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