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Meanings of adstringent in English

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

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        Examples for "astringent"
        1
        The milk is very soothing and the alum acts as an astringent.
        Mother's Remedies / Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies ...
        2
        With the preparation of kid leather alum is the astringent curative agent.
        Scientific American Supplement, No. 794, March 21, 1891
        3
        The root contains tannin and mucilage, it is therefore astringent and demulcent.
        Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
        4
        I tasted the nut, and found it pungent and astringent, not tempting.
        The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
        5
        Where the astringent memory of Lizzie came into play, Lawrence was dumb.
        Nightfall