As nouns the difference between astringent and restringent
is that astringent is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood while restringent is a restringent medicine.
As adjectives the difference between astringent and restringent
is that astringent is sharp, caustic, severe while restringent is astringent; styptic.
astringent
English
Noun
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(
en noun)
A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Sharp, caustic, severe.
(medicine) Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.
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