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).