These grapes are fairly astringent, so they make my mouth pucker.
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Astringent
/əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/
Synonyms for "astringent" (106 found)
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Noun(2 words)
causticconstricting agent
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15 entrieschemicaldescriptive attributeevaluative descriptorflavorgustatory propertymedicamentmedicationmedicinal drugmedicinepharmacological agentsensory attributesubstancetaste propertytaste qualitytone quality
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11 entriesalum solutionastringent effectastringent medicineastringent propertiesastringent solutionastringent tasteastringent tonercatechu extractgallic acidstyptic agenttannin extract
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7 total sentences available.
An astringent, like an alum block or styptic pencil, helps close and heal small cuts after shaving.
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I can't find an astringent that doesn't dry out my skin.
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The medlars are still astringent.
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