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styp·tic
 styptic
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- pronunciation:
- stIp
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition: |
causing contraction of tissues and blood vessels; capable of checking bleeding.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
any styptic substance, such as alum.
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| derivation: |
stypticity (n.) |
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