astringent

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Synonyms: stringent, adstringent, astringe, astringency, restringent, astringents, astringer, astringence, attingent, astringed, astringing

Antonyms: stringent, adstringent, astringe, astringency, restringent, astringents, astringer, astringence, attingent, astringed, astringing

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Noun

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

Adjective

1. Extremely [[sour]], [[bitter]].
2. [[sharp|Sharp]], [[caustic]], [[severe]].
3. Causing a [[dry]] or [[puckering]] [[mouthfeel]]; [[characteristic]] of [[foods]] with high [[tannin]] content, such as certain kinds of berries and [[citrus]] fruits.
4. {{lb|en|medicine}} Having the [[effect]] of [[drawing]] [[tissue]] together; [[styptic]].

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