noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   astringency
2. 2
   the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids wordnet
3. 3
   The use or the action of a styptic

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek στῦψις (stûpsis).

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