conditioner
[ kuh n-dish-uh-ner ]
/ kənˈdɪʃ ə nər /
noun
a person or thing that conditions.
something added to a substance to increase its usability, as a water softener.
a cream or liquid preparation applied to the hair or skin, especially for its emollient qualities.
a trainer of athletes.
an air conditioner.
Textiles. a person who conditions fibers or fabrics.
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Origin of conditioner
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conditioner
/ (kənˈdɪʃənə) /
noun
a person or thing that conditions
a substance, esp a cosmetic, applied to something to improve its conditionhair conditioner
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conditioner
c.1600, "a bargainer," agent noun from condition (v.). Meaning "an agent that brings something into good condition" is from 1888; since c.1960 usually in reference to hair care products. For about 20 years before that, it often was short for air conditioner.
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