Definitions

1. verb

to contract or draw together, as if by a string; to reduce or cause to become smaller in size or quantity

“The heat from the fire astringed the fabric, causing it to shrink.”

2. verb

to constrict or cause a constriction, especially of the blood vessels; to reduce or cause to become smaller in diameter

“The cold astringed the blood vessels, reducing the flow of blood to the skin.”

3. noun

a substance used to reduce bleeding or constrict blood vessels, especially in medical or surgical contexts

“The doctor applied an astringent to the wound to stop the bleeding.”