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View synonyms for antiperspirant

antiperspirant

[ an-ti-pur-sper-uhnt ]

noun

  1. an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.


antiperspirant

/ ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt /

noun

  1. an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. reducing or preventing perspiration
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of antiperspirant1

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + perspire + -ant
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Example Sentences

Zagorski says that scientific evidence shows deodorants and antiperspirants are safe for human use, and these products exist in such small amounts that they more than likely don’t pose harm.

I am allergic to many antiperspirant and deodorant products.

It came out amid the waning antiperspirant fumes of our Saturdays spent at America’s roller rinks.

A: People who buy crystal deodorant “stones” often assume they are avoiding the aluminum that is found in every antiperspirant.

Companies that sell the antiperspirants, sunscreens and other products to consumers may turn to specialized firms to make and fill their aerosol cans.

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