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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 astringentplay

  Familiarity information: NONASTRINGENT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


NONASTRINGENT (adjective)


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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