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How to say astringent and what does astringent mean?

astringent

noun, adjective

How to pronounce astringent?

The word astringent sounds like as-trin-gent
/ə'strɪndʒənt/

What is the definition of astringent?

adjectivesour or bitter in taste
nouna drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjectivetending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Examples
  • astringent cosmetic lotions