ASTRINGENT

(noun) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
synonyms : astringent drug , styptic
The astringent stopped the wound from bleeding any further. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
"astringent cosmetic lotions"
The beautician advised her to use an astringent lotion on her face. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) sour or bitter in taste
synonyms : acerb , acerbic
The child’s face contorted as he bit into the astringent orange. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for astringent

(Tag: Global) astringent ~ a strict agent; an agent who is harsh
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Mnemonics for astringent

(Tag: ) aStringent- stringent means harsh ,severe..so we can probly remember like this..
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(Tag: ) the word to look for is "string" in astringent....what is a string used for? to bind to things together
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(Tag: ) atringent = a sting agent = binding force
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(Tag: ) A conSTRIctiNG AGENT = ASTRINGENT
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(Tag: ) "Astring" sounds similar to "Constrict"-to cramp, squeeze, bind, or tighten.
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(Tag: ) astringent sounds like pungent. Pungent odor of acid. So acidic esp comments, close to acerbic
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