astringent
as·trin·gent / əˈstrinjənt/ • adj. 1. causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin: an astringent skin lotion.2. sharp or severe in manner or style. ∎ (of taste or smell) sharp or bitter.• n. a substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to protect the skin and to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.DERIVATIVES: as·trin·gen·cy n.as·trin·gent·ly adv. (in sense 2 of the adjective).
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