astringent

/əˈstrɪndʒənt/adjective

उच्चारण अस्ट्रिन्जन्ट

संकोचक, स्तंभक, कसैला (त्वचा कसने वाला)

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adjective

1
technical
(of a liquid or cream) able to make the skin tighter or stop bleeding
संकोचक, स्तंभक, कसैला (त्वचा कसने वाला)
- Alum has an astringent effect on small cuts.
2
formal
critical in a severe or clever way
तीखा, कटु, कठोर (आलोचना)
- The editor was known for her astringent comments.
Synonyms severe harsh caustic biting
Opposite gentle mild
3
slightly bitter and dry in taste
कसैला
- Unripe bananas have an astringent taste.
Synonyms sharp tart

noun

1
[C/U]
a liquid or cream used to make the skin tighter or to stop bleeding
संकोचक पदार्थ, स्तंभक औषधि
- Rose water is used as a mild astringent.

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