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astringent
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most astringent
Comparative
more astringent
gradable
Examples
The astringent flavor of green tea leaves a refreshing and slightly bitter taste on the palate.
02
causing body tissues to tighten or contract
Examples
The cream has an astringent effect that reduces skin oiliness.
Astringent
01
a substance used to contract and firm body tissues or narrow bodily passages
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
astringents
Examples
The pharmacist recommended an astringent to help reduce gum inflammation.
Lexical Tree
nonastringent
astringent
astringe
