1. (

• astringent ,
• astringent_drug ,
• styptic

) a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals ;

1. (

• acerb ,
• acerbic ,
• astringent

) sour or bitter in taste ;

2. (

• astringent

) tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions" ;