astringent
intermediateB2/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/ · as-trin-gent
Having a tightening effect on the body tissues, often used in a medical context.
Meanings
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
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.