A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.
Extremely sour, bitter.
Sharp, caustic, severe.
Causing a dry or puckering mouthfeel; characteristic of foods with high tannin content, such as certain kinds of berries and citrus fruits.
Having the effect of drawing tissue together; styptic.
A liquid crystal having the molecules aligned in this way.
Astringent; detergent.
Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
Cleansing.