Definition of antiperspirant
:a preparation used to reduce perspiration
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Recent Examples of antiperspirant from the Web
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Women still are advised to forgo antiperspirant in another medical setting: while getting a mammogram.
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Foot powders and antiperspirants also help manage sweat.
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For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
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Antiperspirants for the feet, like Neat Feat, function differently from foot powders, in that they're designed to stop sweat rather than just absorbing it the way that powders do.
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The spray hits my skin easier than a roll-on antiperspirant, which minimizes stains on shirts.
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DEODORANT and antiperspirant have never possessed much prestige.
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The best body wash or antiperspirant is the one that’s cheapest but still works.
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First Known Use of antiperspirant
1920
ANTIPERSPIRANT Defined for English Language Learners
antiperspirant
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noun
Definition of antiperspirant for English Language Learners
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: a substance that is used to prevent sweating
ANTIPERSPIRANT Defined for Kids
antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
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ˌan-ti-ˈpər-spə-rənt
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-sprənt
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Definition of antiperspirant for Students
:a substance that is used to prevent sweating
Medical Dictionary
antiperspirant
play
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
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ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
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medical Definition of antiperspirant
:a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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