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Noun Concept
Categories: Drugs, Gustation
EN
astringency  stypsis
EN
The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids WordNet 3.0
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The ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
That which acts as an astringent, causing contraction of soft tissue to restrict the flow of blood. Wiktionary
That which acts as an astringent. Wiktionary (translation)
IS A
contractility
ATTRIBUTE
astringent
nonastringent
DERIVATION
astringent
styptic
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
astringency, stypsis
Wiktionary
EN
astringency
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astringency

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