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词汇 constringent
释义

Definition of constringent in English:

constringent

adjective kənˈstrɪndʒ(ə)nt
  • Causing constriction.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Water in which alum is dissolved, has indeed a constringent effect upon the animal fibre.
    • Taxation is France is very constringent for the entrepreneurs.
    • Old World regions, such as France and Italy, have to follow what are in some cases extremely constringent laws.
    • That the cold of water is naturally constringent is evident from snow, which keeps flesh from corrupting a long time.
    • Try a deep well, or a conservatory of snow, where the cold may be more constringent.
    Synonyms
    constricting, contracting, constrictive, styptic

Origin

Early 16th century: from Latin constringent- 'binding together', from the verb constringere (see constrain).

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