Definition of "astringents" []

• Plural form of astringent. (noun)

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• "The increased absorption in the mouth by some stimulating substances, which are called astringents, as crab juice, is evident from the instant dryness produced in the mouth by a small quantity of them."
• "In the class of "astringents" in Materia Medica, the reader will find several valuable articles for this purpose."
• "Antiperspirants work by blocking, clogging and closing your pores with powerful astringents such as aluminum salts so that they can't release sweat."