Search Result:astringent
KK Pronunciation
〔 әˋstrIndʒәnt 〕
Pronunciation
〔 әˊstrindʒәnt 〕
Overview of noun astringent
The noun astringent has 1 sense
- astringent, astringent drug, styptic -- (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)
Overview of adj astringent
The adj astringent has 2 senses
- acerb, acerbic, astringent -- (sour or bitter in taste)
- astringent -- (tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions")