antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration

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What are deodorants? Not all deodorants are antiperspirants, but most antiperspirants are deodorants. Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024 Nivea Black and White Invisible Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Courtesy of brand 7/13 Nivea Black and White Invisible Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant $12 Amazon Lifestyle blogger Grace Moser is a big fan of this drugstore antiperspirant. Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024 Major sources of ozone-depleting CFCs include coolants used in refrigerators and air conditioners, along with aerosols found in products like hair spray, antiperspirants and spray paints. Tom Howarth follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 This whole-body deodorant can be used where traditional antiperspirants can’t. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for antiperspirant 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antiperspirant was in 1920

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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

antiperspirant

noun
an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to stop or reduce perspiration

Medical Definition

antiperspirant

noun
an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration

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