astringent – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
astringent
adj.
severe; harsh; constrictive; tightens (the skin)
n.
substance which causes contraction; substance that stops bleeding; (Cosmetics) substance that tightens the skin and removes oils from the skin
Astringent
An
astringent (occasional alternative:
adstringent) substance is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrict
body tissues. The word "astringent" derives from
Latin adstringere, meaning "to bind fast". Two common examples are
calamine lotion and
witch hazel. Another example would be
Yerba Mansa, a native plant of California.
astringent
Noun
1. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
(synonym) astringent drug, styptic
(hypernym) medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
(hyponym) alum
(derivation) astringe
Adjective
1. sour or bitter in taste
(synonym) acerb, acerbic, sharp
(similar) sour
2. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"
(antonym) nonastringent
(similar) styptic, hemostatic
(attribute) astringency, stypsis
astringent
adj.
astringent, severe
astringent
nm.
astringent, substance which causes contraction; substance that stops bleeding
astringent
adj.
astringent, severe; harsh; constrictive
