adj :  having the property of drawing together the soft organic tissues < cosmetic lotions>   a  :  tending to shrink mucous membranes or raw or exposed tissues  :  checking discharge (as of serum or mucus)  :  STYPTIC  b  :  tending to pucker the tissues of the mouth < fruits and wines>  as*trin*gen*cy n pl  -cies  
n :  an astringent agent or substance .
 
 
 
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