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astringent
1.
noun
/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
A
substance
which draws tissue together, thus
restricting
the flow of
blood
.
2.
adjective
/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/
a)
Sharp,
caustic
,
severe
.
b)
Having the
effect
of
drawing
tissue
together;
styptic
.
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