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astringent

/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

Translations

astringentnoun

astringents

/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

astringentEmploi médical ou cosmétique.

The doctor applied an astringent to the wound to stop the bleeding.

Le médecin a appliqué un astringent sur la plaie pour arrêter le saignement.

Synonyms

astringentadjective

more astringent

Comp.

most astringent

Super.

/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/

acerbePour un ton, des remarques ou un style sévère et mordant.

Her astringent remarks left the audience in stunned silence.

Ses remarques acerbes ont laissé le public dans un silence stupéfait.

astringentEmployé pour un goût, une odeur ou un effet médical; forme adjectivale usuelle en français.

The astringent lotion helped reduce the appearance of her pores.

La lotion astringente a aidé à réduire l'apparence de ses pores.

Additional translations

âprePour une saveur ou une odeur sèche, piquante ou un peu amère.

Synonyms

astringentnoun

A substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.

The doctor applied an astringent to the wound to stop the bleeding.

A cosmetic or medicinal lotion used to tighten pores and cleanse the skin.

She used an astringent after washing her face to help reduce oiliness.

astringentadjective

Causing the contraction of body tissues, typically used to describe a substance that tightens skin or shrinks mucous membranes.

The astringent lotion helped reduce the appearance of her pores.

Sharp or severe in manner or style.

Her astringent remarks left the audience in stunned silence.

Having a slightly acidic or bitter taste or smell.

The astringent flavor of the unripe fruit made it difficult to eat.