anti-acne

adjective

an·ti-ac·ne ˌan-tē-ˈak-nē

ˌan-ˌtī-

: tending to prevent acne or to alleviate the symptoms of acne

anti-acne cleansers

an anti-acne regimen

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-acne was in 1902

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“Anti-acne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-acne. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

anti-acne

adjective

an·ti-ac·ne -ˈak-nē

: alleviating the symptoms of acne

an anti-acne ointment

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2023 - Updated example sentences

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