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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Hand sanitizers and aerosol sprays, like antiperspirants and sunscreens, have been previously recalled by the FDA for the same reason.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Deodorants and antiperspirants were designed to help combat this, but the choice of product and how its applied is crucial.
—Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Turns out, aluminum in antiperspirant isn’t really harmful.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
Most don’t contain sweat-controlling aluminum salts like traditional antiperspirants, but some do.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Deodorants and antiperspirants were designed to help combat this, but the choice of product and how its applied is crucial.
—Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Turns out, aluminum in antiperspirant isn’t really harmful.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
Most don’t contain sweat-controlling aluminum salts like traditional antiperspirants, but some do.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 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 3 May. 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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