Vocabulary Spotlight
Astringent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: कसैला (Kasaila) – A substance or quality that tightens tissues or has a sharp, slightly bitter taste.
Pronunciation
[uh-strin-juhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Bitter – कसैला (Kasaila)
Related Words
Pungent – तीखा (Teekha)
Word Origin
“Astringent” Latin shabd “astringere” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hota hai “to bind tightly”. English mein ye shabd phir medical aur skincare products mein use hone laga.
– The word “Astringent” comes from the Latin word “astringere”, meaning “to bind tightly”. It then evolved in English to refer to substances used in medicine and skincare.
Word Family
Noun: Astringency – कसैलापन (Kasailapan)
Adjective: Astringent – कसैला (Kasaila)
Usage Examples
1. Doctor ne oily skin ke liye astringent lotion lagane ki salaah di.
– The doctor recommended an astringent lotion for oily skin.
2. Lemon ka astringent taste thoda khatta aur kadwa hota hai.
– The astringent taste of lemon is slightly sour and bitter.
Cultural Note
India mein, astringent ko skin-care routine mein zyada use kiya jata hai, khaaskar un logon ke liye jo oily skin se pareshaan hain. Iska kaam hai extra oil aur dirt ko hataana.
In Context
Astringent shabd aksar skincare aur medical context mein dekha jata hai, khaaskar cleansers aur toners mein. Yeh bhi kuch khane-peene mein bitter ya tight taste ko batata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Astringent” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Astringent” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?