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astringent

intermediateB2

/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/ · as-trin-gent

Having a tightening effect on the body tissues, often used in a medical context.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a tightening effect on the body tissues, often used in a medical context.

باڈی کے بافتوں پر سخت کرنے والا اثر ڈالنے والا، اکثر طبی سیاق و سباق میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

سخت

sakht

Formal: ضیق

Synonyms

bindingcontractingcurbingسختجزببندش

Antonyms

looserelaxedsofteningڈھیلاآزادنرم

Common Collocations

  • astringent taste
  • astringent properties
  • astringent effect

Example Sentences

The astringent properties of the solution help tighten the skin.

محلول کی سخت خصوصیات جلد کو سخت کرنے میں مدد دیتی ہیں۔

Mahlul ki sakht khasoosiyat jild ko sakht karne mein madad deti hain.

Some fruits, like unripe persimmons, have an astringent taste.

کچھ پھل، جیسے کچی کھیرے، سخت ذائقہ رکھتے ہیں۔

Kuch phal, jaise kachi kheere, sakht zaiqa rakhte hain.

An astringent remedy may be recommended for treating certain skin ailments.

کچھ جلدی بیماریوں کے علاج کے لئے سخت علاج تجویز کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Kuch jildi bimariyon ke ilaj ke liye sakht ilaj tajweez kiya ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

astringe:Astringe is the verb form, while astringent is the adjective describing something that has a tightening effect.

Word Family

astringency
nounسختی
astringent
nounسخت دوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'astringent' as something that 'strings' the body tightly.

Imagine a piece of fruit that tightens your mouth when you taste it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "astringens" — to bind fast

First known use: 15th century

The term developed from the Latin 'astringere', which means to bind tightly. It came into English in the early 15th century.