antiperspirant

[ an-ti-pur-sper-uhnt ]
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noun
  1. an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.

Origin of antiperspirant

1
First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + perspire + -ant

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British Dictionary definitions for antiperspirant

antiperspirant

/ (ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt) /


noun
  1. an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration

adjective
  1. reducing or preventing perspiration

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