Constringency
Translation of "constringency" into Russian
constringency
NounUK
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
US
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
constringency
constringencies pl
The constringency of the material was evident under pressure.
Сжатие материала было очевидно под давлением.
The constringency of the bandage helped stop the bleeding.
Стягивание повязки помогло остановить кровотечение.
Definitions
constringency
NounUK
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
US
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
The quality or state of being constringent; the power of contracting or causing contraction.
The constringency of the astringent lotion helped to tighten the skin.
A substance or agent that produces contraction; an astringent.
The pharmacist prepared a constringency to reduce inflammation.
constringency
AdjectiveUK
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
US
/kənˈstrɪn.dʒən.si/
Possessing or characterized by the power of contracting or causing contraction; astringent.
The gel exhibited constringency properties that tightened the pores.