styptic
Collocations
5ADJ.
applied, close, used
VERB + STYPTIC
believed, block, cut, squinting, use
STYPTIC + NOUN
hemorrhoids, mucilage, powder, qualities, solution, sun
PREP.
in, into, with
ADV.
then
Definitions
adj
Bringing about contraction of tissues; harsh, raw, austere.
Boyles turns to look over his shoulder, squinting into the styptic sun, and then flags a hand over his head.
That stops bleeding; especially, in a minor way, topically.
The growth on top was a scrubby plant, unknown anywhere else on Malta, which was believed to have styptic qualities – it could staunch bleeding when packed on top of a wound […].
But I waited while he dabbed at the cut with styptic powder.
noun
A substance used for styptic results.
The powdered gum with resin is used as a styptic; and the mucilage has been recommended as an application to burns.
Externally, it is applied as a styptic, and in solution, of various strengths, as an astringent.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
adjective — tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or bloo
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Boyles turns to look over his shoulder, squinting into the styptic sun, and then flags a hand over his head.
WiktionaryThe growth on top was a scrubby plant, unknown anywhere else on Malta, which was believed to have styptic qualities – it could staunch bleeding when packed on top of a wound […].
WiktionaryBut I waited while he dabbed at the cut with styptic powder.
WiktionaryThe powdered gum with resin is used as a styptic; and the mucilage has been recommended as an application to burns.
WiktionaryExternally, it is applied as a styptic, and in solution, of various strengths, as an astringent.
WiktionaryKnowledge of puffball's use as a styptic and for hemorrhoids reached Bass through the popular tradition.
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