əˈsɜːb əˈsɜɹb əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt ˈstɪptɪk tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue astringent cosmetic lotions sour or bitter in taste a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals