astringent

Describes a substance that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding or tighten skin; also used figuratively to describe a sharp, severe, or austere manner or style.

ruОписывает вещество, вызывающее сокращение тканей тела, обычно используемое для остановки кровотечения или подтяжки кожи; также используется в переносном смысле для описания резкой, суровой или строгой манеры или стиля.esSustancia que provoca la contracción de los tejidos corporales, usada comúnmente para detener hemorragias o tensar la piel; también se usa en sentido figurado para describir un tono o estilo áspero, severo o riguroso.frSe dit d'une substance qui resserre les tissus du corps, utilisée notamment pour arrêter les saignements ou tonifier la peau ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour qualifier un ton ou un style vif, mordant, sévère ou rigoureux.deBezeichnet einen Stoff, der Körpergewebe zusammenzieht und daher z. B. zum Stillen von Blutungen oder zum Straffen der Haut verwendet wird; übertragen auch für eine scharfe, strenge oder herbe Art und Weise.ptDiz-se de substância que provoca a contração dos tecidos do corpo, usada para estancar hemorragias ou tonificar a pele; também se usa em sentido figurado para descrever um modo ou estilo áspero, severo ou rigoroso.zh形容一种能使身体组织收缩的物质，常用于止血或紧致皮肤；也比喻尖锐、严厉或严格的作风或风格。arيصف مادة تسبب انقباض الأنسجة في الجسم، وتُستخدم عادةً لوقف النزيف أو شدّ الجلد؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا لوصف أسلوب أو أسلوب حاد أو صارم أو قاسٍ.

1. Tissue-constricting C1 formal medical

   Causing the contraction of soft organic tissue, such as skin or mucous membranes, often used in medical or cosmetic contexts.

   • The astringent lotion helped reduce the swelling.
   • Doctors used an astringent solution to stop the bleeding.
   • Astringent properties in certain plants make them useful for treating minor wounds.

   ruВяжущийesAstringente (que contrae tejidos)frAstringent (qui resserre les tissus)deAdstringierendptAdstringentezh收敛性arقابض للأنسجة

   Sinónimos: constrictivestyptic

   Antónimos: demulcentemollientlaxativesoothing

2. Sour or bitter taste B2 formal

   Having a sharp, sour, or bitter flavor that can cause a puckering sensation in the mouth.

   • The astringent taste of the green apple made her pucker.
   • Unripe persimmons have a very astringent flavor.
   • The wine had an astringent finish that lingered on the palate.

   ruТерпкийesSabor agrio o amargofrGoût astringentdeHerbptÁcido ou amargozh涩味arلاذع الطعم

   Sinónimos: acerbicacidacidicacridbittersharpsourtart

   Antónimos: blandmildsweet

3. Harsh or severe C1 formal

   Describing a manner, remark, or style that is sharp, critical, or severe.

   • His astringent criticism left the team feeling demoralized.
   • The reviewer's astringent comments were not well received.
   • She spoke with an astringent tone that silenced the room.

   ruРезкий или суровыйesAstringente (sentido figurado)frAstringent (sens figuré)deScharf oder strengptÁspero ou severozh尖刻或严厉arحاد أو قاسٍ

   Sinónimos: acerbiccausticcuttingharshmordantscathingseveresharpstingingtrenchantvitriolic

   Antónimos: gentlekindlenientmildsoft

• more astringent comparative form
• most astringent superlative form

A noun referring to a substance or drug that causes the contraction of body tissues and canals, often used to reduce bleeding or secretions.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество или лекарство, вызывающее сокращение тканей и каналов тела, часто используемое для уменьшения кровотечения или выделений.esSustancia o medicamento que provoca la contracción de los tejidos y conductos del cuerpo, empleado a menudo para reducir hemorragias o secreciones.frSubstance ou médicament qui resserre les tissus et les canaux du corps, utilisé notamment pour réduire les saignements ou les sécrétions.deEin adstringierender Stoff oder ein Arzneimittel, das Gewebe und Körperkanäle zusammenzieht, häufig verwendet, um Blutungen oder Absonderungen zu verringern.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância ou medicamento que provoca a contração dos tecidos e canais do corpo, usado frequentemente para reduzir sangramentos ou secreções.zh指能使组织或血管收缩的物质或药物，常用于止血或减少分泌物。也指具有收敛作用的药剂。arاسم يشير إلى مادة أو دواء يسبب انقباض الأنسجة والأوعية في الجسم، ويُستخدم غالبًا لتقليل النزيف أو الإفرازات.

1. Medical substance C1 formal medical

   A drug or substance that causes contraction of body tissues and canals, often used to reduce bleeding or secretions.

   • The doctor applied an astringent to the wound to stop the bleeding.
   • Astringents are commonly used in dermatology to tighten pores.
   • Some mouthwashes contain astringent compounds to reduce gum inflammation.

   ruВяжущее средствоesAstringente (sustancia medicinal)frAstringent (substance médicale)deAdstringensptAdstringentezh收敛剂arقابض

   Sinónimos: astringent drugstyptic

2. Sour or bitter taste C1 formal

   A substance that has a sharp, sour, or bitter flavor that causes a puckering sensation in the mouth.

   • The astringent taste of unripe persimmons made her pucker.
   • Green tea has a slightly astringent flavor due to its tannins.
   • The wine had an astringent finish that lingered on the palate.

   ruВяжущий вкусesAstringente (sabor)frAstringent (goût)deadstringierender GeschmackptSabor adstringentezh涩味arطعم قابض

   Sinónimos: acerbicacridbittersharpsourtart

3. Contracting agent C1 formal

   A substance that tends to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue, such as skin or mucous membranes.

   • Astringents are used in skincare products to tighten and firm the skin.
   • The chemical acted as an astringent, causing the tissue to contract.
   • Some natural astringents like witch hazel are used for their soothing properties.

   ruВяжущее средствоesagente astringentefrAstringent (agent contractant)deAdstringensptAdstringentezh收敛剂arقابض

   Sinónimos: styptic

• astringents plural form
• astringents' possessive plural form
• astringent's possessive singular form