Astringe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Constrict or bind or draw together; "Lemon juice astringes the tissue in the mouth".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The witch hazel toner can astringe pores, minimizing their appearance on the skin.
- Clove oil can astringe the gums, helping to tighten loose teeth.
- The caustic nature of the antiseptic solution used will astringe the wound and promote healing.
- The peppermint in the toothpaste can astringe the tissue in the mouth, reducing swelling.
- Oak bark is said to astringe muscles and tighten tissue for medicinal purposes.
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Meaning 2
Become constricted or compressed; "The cold substance astringes".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..