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Astringent vs Tannigen - What's the difference?

astringent | tannigen |

As nouns the difference between astringent and tannigen

is that astringent is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood while tannigen is an acetyl derivative of tannic acid once used as an astringent.

As an adjective astringent

is sharp, caustic, severe.

astringent

English

Noun

(wp) (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.

    • Anagrams

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    tannigen

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (obsolete, medicine) An acetyl derivative of tannic acid once used as an astringent