astringe /ə-strinjˈ/

1. To draw together or tight, to compress (medicine)
2. To constipate (medicine)
3. To bind, oblige (obsolete)

astrinˈgency noun

astrinˈgent adjective

1. Having power to contract organic tissues (medicine)
2. Styptic (medicine)
3. Contracting, drawing together
4. (of eg manner) sharp, austere, severe
5. (of eg words, criticism) caustic, biting

An astringent agent, eg a medical preparation, or a cosmetic lotion to tone the skin

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