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Stringent vs Astringent - What's the difference?

stringent | astringent |

As adjectives the difference between stringent and astringent

is that stringent is strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe while astringent is sharp, caustic, severe.

As a noun astringent is

a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

stringent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
    • They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.

    Related terms

    * strict * stricture

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    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.

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