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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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Limit deodorant use: Many deodorants and antiperspirants may contain ingredients such as alcohol, fragrances, baking soda, dyes, and parabens—all of which can irritate the skin.
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Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 7 July 2024
Although many products intended for underarm application combine an antiperspirant with a deodorant in one, products labeled as deodorants alone aren’t supposed to contain these aluminum compounds.
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Keren Landman, Vox, 20 May 2024
Many studies on antiperspirants have found low risk of aluminum absorption and no significant adverse effects.
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Sara Novak, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
Use antiperspirant—or tea bags Apply some antiperspirant to the bottoms of your feet, DesPrés advises.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 31 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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