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NONASTRINGENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nonastringent mean?
• NONASTRINGENT (adjective)
The adjective NONASTRINGENT has 1 sense:
1. not astringent
Familiarity information: NONASTRINGENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not astringent
Attribute:
astringency; stypsis (the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids)
Antonym:
astringent (tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue)
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