Astringent

An astringent (sometimes called adstringent) is a chemical that shrinks or constricts body tissues. The word derives from the Latin adstringere, which means "to bind fast".

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Astringent
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"Flavanols' Astringent Sensations Spark Unique Brain Responses, Study Reveals"

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