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Significados de adstringent em inglês

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

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Examples for "astringent"
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