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Astringent

Part of speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition: 1. (Adjective) Having a dry, puckering, or tightening effect on the skin or mucous membranes. 2. (Noun) A substance that has the property of causing tissues to contract, and is often used to stop bleeding or relieve irritation.

Examples:

1. After using the astringent facial toner, her skin felt refreshingly tight and firm.
2. The astringent taste of the unripe fruit made her mouth pucker.
3. He applied an astringent to his shaving cut to help stop the bleeding.

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