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Definition of Astringent

1. Noun. A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals.

2. Adjective. Sour or bitter in taste.

3. Adjective. Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue. "Astringent cosmetic lotions"

Definition of Astringent

1. a. Drawing together the tissues; binding; contracting; -- opposed to laxative; as, astringent medicines; a butter and astringent taste; astringent fruit.

2. n. A medicine or other substance that produces contraction in the soft organic textures, and checks discharges of blood, mucus, etc.

Definition of Astringent

1. Noun. A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. ¹

2. Adjective. Sharp, caustic, severe. ¹

3. Adjective. (medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Astringent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Astringent

1. Causing contraction, usually locally after topical application. Origin: L. Astringens (18 Nov 1997)

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