astringent in Dutch

astringent in Dutch is bijtend, samentrekkend, scherp — astringent means a liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.

astringent in Dutch

bijtend

adj

samentrekkend

adj

scherp

adj

streng

adj

samentrekkend middel

noun

What does "astringent" mean?

noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
"She wipes her face with an astringent after cleansing."
adjective Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
"Green tea extract has a mildly astringent effect."
adjective Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
"Unripe persimmons are so astringent they are almost impossible to eat."
adjective Sharply critical in a dry, unsparing way.
"Her astringent review left the production very little to hold on to."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

astringent in a sentence

She wipes her face with an astringent after cleansing.
Witch hazel is the astringent most often recommended for oily skin.
Green tea extract has a mildly astringent effect.
Unripe persimmons are so astringent they are almost impossible to eat.

Similar words in Dutch

caustic sharp tart

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "astringent" in Dutch?

"astringent" in Dutch is bijtend, samentrekkend, scherp. astringent means: A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.

How do you use "astringent" in a sentence?

Example: "She wipes her face with an astringent after cleansing." In Dutch, "astringent" is bijtend, samentrekkend, scherp.

Are there other ways to say "astringent" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "astringent": bijtend, samentrekkend, scherp, streng, samentrekkend middel.

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