ASTRINGENTS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word astringents. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ASTRINGENTS
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| coagulants | nounn | |||||||
noun • an agent that produces coagulation | ||||||||
| constrictors | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils | ||||||||
| desiccants | nounn | |||||||
noun • a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) | ||||||||
| detergents | nounn | |||||||
noun • a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering • a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension adjective satellite • having cleansing power | ||||||||
| puckers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth) verb • to gather something into small wrinkles or folds • draw together into folds or puckers • become wrinkled or drawn together | ||||||||
| styptics | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals adjective satellite • tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels | ||||||||
| tannins | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| astringent drug | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals | ||||||||
