Sekirov Dictionary

styptic

/ˈstɪptɪk/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
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 […]. — 1973
•
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. — 1982

noun1

•
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. — 1876

forms

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