Definition of antiperspirant
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration
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Typically, when clinical-strength antiperspirants aren't enough to minimize underarm sweat, the next-step treatments have been limited, expensive, and sometimes uncomfortable.
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For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
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It’s as simple as using an antiperspirant like Recipe for Men’s to combat funky smells and underarm sweat in one.
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Some companies make a product that is both an antiperspirant and a deodorant.
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For example, Roberts pointed to the 6.25 percent sales tax on regular deodorant in Texas, as opposed to deodorant with antiperspirant, which is not taxed, and the tax exemption for yarn earmarked specifically for sweaters in New Jersey.
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Today, only the stick deodorant (but never the antiperspirant) remains in the lineup, specifically for travel.
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After years of listening to consumer suggestions about too-large deodorant tubes, this past Thanksgiving, Secret quietly launched its first portable antiperspirant: Secret Freshies Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant On-the-Go.
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Don’t use deodorant before your mammogram; deodorants, antiperspirants, powders, lotions, creams or perfumes under your arms or on your breasts may contain metallic particles that could be visible on your mammogram and cause confusion.
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First Known Use of antiperspirant
1920
ANTIPERSPIRANT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of antiperspirant for English Language Learners
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: a substance that is used to prevent sweating
ANTIPERSPIRANT Defined for Kids
antiperspirant
Definition of antiperspirant for Students
: a substance that is used to prevent sweating
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of antiperspirant
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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