Daily Almanac for
May 23, 2012
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips
| Share
 

Synonyms for astringent

Noun

1. astringent, astringent drug, styptic, medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
usage: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

Adjective

1. acerb, acerbic, astringent, sharp, sour (vs. sweet)
usage: sour or bitter in taste
2. astringent (vs. nonastringent), styptic, hemostatic
usage: tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"
WordNet 2.0 Copyright © 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark

See also: astringent (Dictionary)

 

Related Content

Synonyms Index


A free, reliable Q&A site for homework help. Answerplease.com