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astringent

🇬🇧 UK/ə'strɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/ә'strindʒәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

Causing body tissue to contract; sharp or severe in manner; producing a dry, puckering sensation in the mouth.

收敛性的;严厉的;(味道)涩的

n.

A substance that causes tissue to contract and reduces bleeding or secretion.

收敛剂,止血药

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
asto, toward
+
stringdraw tight, bind
+
entperforming, being in a state
=astringent

Common Collocations

  • 1.astringent taste收敛的味道
  • 2.astringent toner收敛爽肤水
  • 3.astringent effect收敛效果

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The astringent quality of the medicine was unpleasant.

  • 2.

    She used an astringent lotion on her face.

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