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Meaning of "astringent" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASTRINGENT

From Latin astringēns drawing together.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ASTRINGENT

astringent  [əˈstrɪndʒənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASTRINGENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Astringent can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ASTRINGENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

astringent

Astringent

An astringent substance is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues. The word "astringent" derives from Latin adstringere, meaning "to bind fast". Two common examples are calamine lotion and witch hazel. Astringency is also the dry, puckering mouthfeel caused by tannins found in many fruits such as blackthorn, Aronia chokeberry, chokecherry, bird cherry, quince and persimmon fruits, and banana skins. The tannins bind the salivary proteins, causing them to precipitate or aggregate and lead to a rough "sandpapery" or dry sensation in the mouth. Tannins are found in some red wines and teas. A small amount of astringency is expected in some wines, especially young red wines made from grapes such as cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Definition of astringent in the English dictionary

The first definition of astringent in the dictionary is severe; harsh. Other definition of astringent is sharp or invigorating. Astringent is also causing contraction of body tissues, checking blood flow, or restricting secretions of fluids; styptic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASTRINGENT


agent
ˈeɪdʒənt
argent
ˈɑːdʒənt
birefringent
ˌbaɪrɪˈfrɪndʒənt
contingent
kənˈtɪndʒənt
cotangent
kəʊˈtændʒənt
divergent
daɪˈvɜːdʒənt
intelligent
ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt
noncontingent
ˌnɒnkənˈtɪndʒənt
pageant
ˈpædʒənt
plangent
ˈplændʒənt
pungent
ˈpʌndʒənt
refringent
rɪˈfrɪndʒənt
regent
ˈriːdʒənt
restringent
rɪˈstrɪndʒənt
retromingent
ˌrɛtrəʊˈmɪndʒənt
ringent
ˈrɪndʒənt
stringent
ˈstrɪndʒənt
subtangent
sʌbˈtændʒənt
tangent
ˈtændʒənt
urgent
ˈɜːdʒənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASTRINGENT

astrapophobia
astray
astrict
astriction
astrictive
astrictively
astride
astringe
astringence
astringency
astringently
astringer
astrobiologist
astrobiology
astrobleme
astrobotany
astrochemistry
astrocompass
astrocyte
astrocytic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASTRINGENT

arctangent
constringent
convergent
detergent
diligent
dirigent
emergent
estate agent
free agent
gent
hyperbolic cotangent
indulgent
insurance agent
insurgent
negligent
on a tangent
reagent
real-estate agent
Sargent
travel agent

Synonyms and antonyms of astringent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ASTRINGENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «astringent» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of astringent

Translation of «astringent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASTRINGENT

Find out the translation of astringent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of astringent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «astringent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

收敛水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

astringente
570 millions of speakers

English

astringent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कसैले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عقولة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вяжущее
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

adstringente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধারক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

astringent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Astringen
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Adstringens
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アストリンゼント
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수렴제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Astringent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

co lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கட்டுப்படுத்துகிற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तुरट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büzücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

astringente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ściągająca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в´яжучий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

astringent
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

στυπτικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

trekkend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sammandragande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snerpende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of astringent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTRINGENT»

The term «astringent» is regularly used and occupies the 61.288 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASTRINGENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about astringent

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASTRINGENT»

Discover the use of astringent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to astringent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations as If
Astringent Mouth.— Sensation of dryness on the tongue, with roughness and acidity as if after rinsing the mouth with an astringent. Clematis (A) Astringent Mouth. — Sensation of constriction on the inner surface of the cheeks, as if from acids ...
J. W. Ward, 2003
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The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, ...
Radish (Múlaka) Energetics: Pungent, astringent/hot/ pungent KP+; V- (long white variety). Actions: Appetite stimulant, expectorant, anticough, diuretic, antiparasitical Indications: Digests heavy food, colds, flu, respiratory infections, cleanses ...
Swami Sadashiva Tirtha, R. C. Uniyal, S. Sandhu, 2007
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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
very bitter and astringent The evolution of tea taste. The fresh tea leaf contains rich stores of simple phenolic compounds (catechin, left) that are colorless and bitter but not astringent. When the tea leaf is bruised or rolled, leaf enzymes and ...
Harold McGee, 2007
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Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables and Floriculture
These are broadly classified into 2 major groups — non-astringent and astringent . Both the groups have been divided into 2 sub-groups, based on their response to pollination — (PVNA), Astringent and pollination constant (PCNA).
Niir Board, 2004
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
... with CCh had a storage life of 4 weeks at 0°C, with 5 days subsequent shelf-life at 20°C. Fruit from the mid harvest period stored best. The implication of these results on the feasibility of commercially treating astringent persimmons in New ...
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A Synopsis of lectures on medical science
Almost purely astringent. Oak bark, nut galls. — Astringent and acrid, nut galls acid. Statice Carolinianum, root. — Powerfully artringent, slightly aromatic. Prunus serotina — choke cherry. — Powerfully astringent, slightly stimulating.
Alva Curtis, 1858
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Unabridged Dictionary of the Sensations "as If".
Cistus Canadensis (Hg) Astringent Drink. — Dryness and constriction of pharynx as if from an astringent drink. Agaricus M uscarius (CPTH) Astringent Drink. — Constricted feeling deep in the throat as if the oesophagus would be closed, as if  ...
James William Ward, 1985
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London Medical and Surgical Journal
Astringent Potion. H. la Charite. ft. Aqua1 destillatae rosae 5 iv ; Extracti krameriae 3j; Syrupi papaveris § j. Fiat mistura cujus capiat coclil. mag. pro dosu Employed in the treatment of certain cases of Chronic Dysentery, Sfc. Externally.
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A New and Complete Dictionary of Arts and Sciences: ...
The pure white hole armemic, esteemed a sudorific and astringent, but unknown to our shops. a. A white friable bole, dug near Frankfort, accounted sudorific and astringent, and accordinle prescribed in spittings of blood, 'and ulcers of'the leg.
Society of Arts (Great Britain). Society of Gentlemen, Thomas Jefferys, 1754
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Analytical Review: Or History of Literature, Domestic and ...
When dried, it becomes a very powerful astringent gum-resin, of a red colour, much resembling the kino of the {hops, and for all medical purposes, fully as efficacious. Mr. White administered it to a great number in the dysentery, and in 110 one ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASTRINGENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term astringent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fine dining with an asterisk at 1844 House in Potsdam
I much preferred the lemongrass crème brulee ($8), with its astringent tartness and good caramelized sugar flavor. Taking top honors, though ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
2
Doctors Worldwide healing wounds of refugees everywhere
Astringent kits were provided to thousands of people who might have died due to hemorrhage. Additionally, 20,000 first aid kits and millions of ... «Daily Sabah, Jul 15»
3
Visiting Our Past: 'Us vs. Them' not good for history
I wrote the human story about Aycock in 2011 and was hit with the astringent suggestion that I shouldn't make apologies for racists. (Wouldn't it ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
4
Health trends: Wellness lattes
The taste is sweet, slightly bitter, slightly astringent yet creamy. Advertisement. Popular in the coffee shops of South Africa where rooibos is ... «Good Food, Jul 15»
5
Q&A- Threety Irani & Nilufer Babaycon
Cleanse your face twice a day and then dab on an astringent. Then again, instead of SPF you could use a correction cream – this, apart from ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
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Beware of poison ivy, poison oak this summer
Calamine lotion can be an effective astringent. Application of the aloe plant can also help with the itching. Antihistamines like Benadryl are not ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
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Grapes & Soda: Dishes are carefully crafted to match the natural wines
The wines offered here are not lean, crowd-pleasing patio sippers; they're intellectual oddities with astringent tannins and unsulphited notes of ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
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Summer Libations to Keep Cool around Olympia
As he explained, “It's very refreshing and pleasantly astringent.” I will concur. I had planned to get a piece of tamarind paste and soak it in water, ... «ThurstonTalk, Jul 15»
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This All Natural, Red, White, and Blue Face Mask will Help You Be …
According to sources at Stylecraze, strawberries have been scientifically proven to have antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties that can ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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SS Records to Reissue A Frames' First 2 Albums
Their astringent, angular sound and caustically funny lyrics are as vital now as they were in the early-'00s. As I wrote about A Frames in a 2005 ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»

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