Hyphenation of astringent

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word astringent? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

as-trin-gent

Definitions of astringent:

1.	A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
2.	Sour or bitter in taste
3.	Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue Astringent cosmetic lotions

Synonyms of astringent:

adj	acerb, acerbic, sharp, sour
adj	astringent, styptic, hemostatic
noun	astringent drug, styptic, medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug

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