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astringent

British pronunciation/ɐstɹˈɪnd‍ʒənt/
American pronunciation/əˈstɹɪndʒənt/
astringent
[ADJECTIVE]
1

sour or bitter in taste

synonyms : acerb
acerbic
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2

tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue

antonyms : nonastringent
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Astringent
[NOUN]
1

a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

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Examples
1. Think about it, astringent.
2. That tannin will feel astringent on your tongue.
3. Exfoliators for oily skin have a mild astringent effect.
4. Astringent foods make your mouth tighten.
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