Astringent has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
2
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Adjective
2
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
"astringent cosmetic lotions"
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