antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration
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In fact, aluminum salts are common in many antiperspirants.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Deodorant typically works by killing much of those bacteria, and putting fragrance on top of what remains; its sibling, antiperspirant, works by reducing sweat in the first place.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
What Is Whole-Body Deodorant? Like traditional deodorants and antiperspirants, whole-body deodorants come in many different formulations, including sticks, sprays, wipes, and creams.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Deodorant typically works by killing much of those bacteria, and putting fragrance on top of what remains; its sibling, antiperspirant, works by reducing sweat in the first place.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
What Is Whole-Body Deodorant? Like traditional deodorants and antiperspirants, whole-body deodorants come in many different formulations, including sticks, sprays, wipes, and creams.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antiperspirant
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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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