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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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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?
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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.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
And yet, for some reason, antiperspirants and deodorants have only been targeted to our underarms.
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Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Most antiperspirants include aluminum to block sweat production, while deodorants do not.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
While deodorants do not require approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), antiperspirants do, Massick said.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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