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astringence — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • astringency noun The quality of being astringent.
  • astringent noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.

Senses

astringence is used for these senses in English:

astringent — full definition

  1. noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
  2. adjective Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
  3. adjective Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
  4. adjective Sharply critical in a dry, unsparing way.