Synonyms: astringent, astringent drug, styptic
Definition: a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
Similar words: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Definition: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Synonyms: astringent
Definition: tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Usage: astringent cosmetic lotions
Similar words: styptic, hemostatic
Definition: tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels
Synonyms: acerb, acerbic, astringent
Definition: sour or bitter in taste
Similar words: sour
Definition: having a sharp biting taste