Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An astringent preparation applied to the skin to decrease perspiration.
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- noun countable or uncountable a
substance used to minimizesweating orperspiration and the associatedodor , usually applied to theunderarm area
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- noun an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
Etymologies
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Examples
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A treatment which reduces sweating is called an antiperspirant.
WalesOnline - Home WalesOnline 2011
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Then it uses more energy to be manufactured into all kinds of products, such as antiperspirant deodorants, and shipped all over the world for consumers to buy.
AboutMyPlanet.com Jessica Taylor-Cassan 2009
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Was there a way they could trace the poison to his antiperspirant can?
August 1976 Jefferson City, MISSOURI Michael K. White 2011
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Glide-on stick products, applied like a solid antiperspirant, are supposed to reduce foot friction and prevent sore spots.
Wanted for Assault Christina Binkley 2011
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Then he sprayed the sock until it was soaked with the antiperspirant.
August 1976 Jefferson City, MISSOURI Michael K. White 2011
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Also, antiperspirant and cookware can have aluminum, also.
Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011
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Glide-on stick products, applied like a solid antiperspirant, are supposed to reduce foot friction and prevent sore spots.
Wanted for Assault Christina Binkley 2011
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Some excellent suggestions here, but I am particularly intrigued by CGull's antiperspirant trick.
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Most Americans use some form of shampoo, soap, lotion, and antiperspirant every day, and these toxins, applied to the skin, are absorbed dermally.
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Some excellent suggestions here, but I am particularly intrigued by CGull's antiperspirant trick.
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