1. present participle of astringent; causing the contraction of body tissues or drawing them together
Usage: medical/scientific context

1. having the quality of drawing together or contracting tissues; causing a sharp, puckering sensation
Usage: often used to describe tastes or substances

Examples

• The witch hazel has an astringing effect on the skin.
• Tannins in red wine create an astringing sensation in the mouth.
• The astringing properties of alum made it useful in textile dyeing.
• She applied an astringing lotion to reduce puffiness around her eyes.
• The lemon juice's astringing quality left her mouth feeling dry and puckered.
• Astringing herbs have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.