Astringent - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈstrɪndʒənt|  American pronunciation of the word astringent
Brit.  |əˈstrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word astringent

noun

- a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals (syn: styptic)

adjective

- sour or bitter in taste (syn: acerb, acerbic)

Extra examples

The astringent can cause irritation to sensitive skin.

Word forms

noun
singular: astringent
plural: astringents
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