Styptic

Quick meaning: Styptic is an adjective meaning Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (medicine, by extension) That stops bleeding; especially, in a minor way, topically.
2. A substance used for styptic results.

Example Sentences

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

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.

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

Word Forms

• styptick
• styptics

Synonyms for styptic

Depending on context, synonyms include astringent, hemostatic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include astringent, hemostatic, collodion, alum, poignant, stabbing.

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