antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration
Examples of antiperspirant in a Sentence
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First, a quick reminder that deodorant and antiperspirant are, in fact, different things.
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Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Which is better for kids: deodorant or antiperspirant?
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
And yet, for some reason, antiperspirants and deodorants have only been targeted to our underarms.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Most antiperspirants include aluminum to block sweat production, while deodorants do not.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
While deodorants do not require approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), antiperspirants do, Massick said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
Treatment options may include antiperspirants, Botox injections, and medications.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 28 Jan. 2024
Body wash, bar soap, shampoo, and conditioner, plus 48-hour antiperspirant make up the next category and feature three luxury scents.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Which is better for kids: deodorant or antiperspirant?
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
And yet, for some reason, antiperspirants and deodorants have only been targeted to our underarms.
—Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Most antiperspirants include aluminum to block sweat production, while deodorants do not.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
While deodorants do not require approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), antiperspirants do, Massick said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
Treatment options may include antiperspirants, Botox injections, and medications.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 28 Jan. 2024
Body wash, bar soap, shampoo, and conditioner, plus 48-hour antiperspirant make up the next category and feature three luxury scents.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
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antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to stop or reduce perspiration
Medical Definition
antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt, ˌan-ˌtī-
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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