astringent Значение & определение

Значение на astringent на български

• 0 An astringent substance causes the skin or other tissue to tighten:

  • an astringent cream

• 1 Astringent remarks are clever but unkind or criticize someone:

  • astringent criticism

  • her astringent wit

• 2 having a dry, sour, slightly bitter taste or smell:

  • The astringent taste of the herbs finishes the dish perfectly.

  • Not everyone likes these astringent berries.

• 3 a drug or cream that causes the skin or other tissue to tighten:

  • You can use an astringent to make your skin less oily.