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ASTRINGENT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word astringent. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word astringent. (close relations)
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acerb
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sour or bitter in taste

• harsh or corrosive in tone

acerbic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sour or bitter in taste

• harsh or corrosive in tone

styptic
adjectiveadj
noun

• a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

adjective satellite

• tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels

smectic
adjectiveadj
noun

• A liquid crystal having the molecules aligned in this way.

adjective

• Cleansing.

• Astringent; detergent.

• Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.

astringent drug
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

Best Hypernyms For ASTRINGENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for astringent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
medicament medication medicine
Phrases (1)
medicinal drug

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