Antonyms for astringent
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : uh-strin-juhnt |
Phonetic Transcription : əˈstrɪn dʒənt |
Definition of astringent
Origin :- 1540s, from Latin astringentum (nominative astringens), present participle of astringere "to bind fast, tighten, contract," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + stringere "draw tight" (see strain (v.)). As a noun from 1620s.
- adj harsh
- The wood is of an astringent nature, and if put into vinegar makes it stronger.
- Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
- As this is an astringent, the doses must be proportioned accordingly, and the mixture is wholesome only while it remains sweet.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- Hard water possesses an astringent quality, which prevents the goodness of the malt from being freely communicated to the liquor.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- After the harsh, astringent drug, the flavour was soothing and gratifying.
- Extract from : « The Slave of Silence » by Fred M. White
- Both root and flower are astringent and are given for dysentery.
- Extract from : « The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines » by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
- The fruit is astringent and is used in Java as an injection for gonorrhœa.
- Extract from : « The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines » by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
- The flowers are astringent and are used in infusion in cases of diarrhœa.
- Extract from : « The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines » by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
- It is used for building purposes and, in medicine, as an astringent.
- Extract from : « The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines » by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
- This preparation is also used in astringent gargles and injections.
- Extract from : « The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines » by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
- When the skin is pale, lax, and wrinkled, astringent washes may be used.
- Extract from : « The Ladies Book of Useful Information » by Anonymous
Synonyms for astringent
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