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antiperspirant

[ an-ti-pur-sper-uh nt ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈpɜr spər ənt /
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noun

an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.

RELATED WORDS

cleanser, cosmetic, disinfectant, fumigator, fumigant, deodorizer

Nearby words

  1. antiperistalsis,
  2. antiperistaltic,
  3. antiperistaltic anastomosis,
  4. antipernicious anemia factor,
  5. antipersonnel,
  6. antiphlogistic,
  7. antiphon,
  8. antiphonal,
  9. antiphonary,
  10. antiphonic

Origin of antiperspirant

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + perspire + -ant
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British Dictionary definitions for antiperspirant

antiperspirant

/ (ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt) /

noun

an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration

adjective

reducing or preventing perspiration
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Word Origin and History for antiperspirant

antiperspirant

adj.

by 1946, from anti- + perspire + adjectival suffix -ant.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Medicine definitions for antiperspirant

antiperspirant

[ ăn′tē-pûr′spər-ənt, ăn′tī- ]

n.

An astringent preparation applied to the skin to decrease perspiration.
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