antiperspirant


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an·ti·per·spi·rant

 (ăn′tē-pûr′spər-ənt, ăn′tī-)
n.
An astringent preparation applied to the skin to decrease perspiration.

an′ti·per′spi·rant adj.
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antiperspirant

(ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt)
n
(Elements & Compounds) an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration
adj
reducing or preventing perspiration
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an•ti•per•spi•rant

(ˌæn tɪˈpɜr spər ənt)

n.
an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, often containing aluminum.
[1940–1945]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.antiperspirant - an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspirationantiperspirant - an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
toilet articles, toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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Translations
antiperspirant
deodorant
antiperspirantti
sredstvo protiv znojenja
izzadásgátlóizzadtsággátló
発汗抑制剤
지한제
antiperspirant
ยาลดการขับเหงื่อ
thuốc chống ra mồ hôi

antiperspirant

[ˌæntɪˈpɜːspərənt]
A. ADJantitranspirante
B. Nantitranspirante m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

antiperspirant

anti-perspirant [ˌæntiˈpɜːrspərənt] ndéodorant m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

antiperspirant

[æntɪˈpɜːspɪrənt] ndeodorante m (ad azione) antitraspirante
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

antiperspirant

مُضاد لإفْراز العَرَق antiperspirant deodorant Antitranspirant αντιεφριδρωτικό antisudoral antiperspirantti antitranspirant sredstvo protiv znojenja antitraspirante 発汗抑制剤 지한제 antiperspirant antiperspirant antyperspirant antiperspirante, antitranspirante антиперспирант antiperspirant ยาลดการขับเหงื่อ ter önleyici deodorant thuốc chống ra mồ hôi 止汗剂
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

antiperspirant

adj & n antitranspirante m
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
References in periodicals archive ?
But help may be found in your underarm deodorant as long as it contains an antiperspirant. If you're prone to blisters, spread it on your feet routinely after your shower (effectiveness improves with regular use).
Bob Arnott was holding up a container of antiperspirant and claiming that the military had been using it to prevent cold feet.
Once it was recognized that Williams understood strategy and could shape those strategies with the creative to move a business forward, she was handed Secret antiperspirant.
The key to keeping body odor and sweat under control, according to Axe Gold, is using a good antiperspirant deodorant and topping it off with a few sprays of daily fragrance.
10,076,474 B2; Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH, has patented an aerosol antiperspirant composition that contains a propellant and an antiperspirant composition comprising one or more liquid materials comprising non-volatile polydimethyl siloxane fluid; an antiperspirant active particulate; one or more non-antiperspirant active particulates that are substantially inert.
The strategy proved successful, and in 2010 the company introduced the Soft Whisper by Power Stick brand, with antiperspirant sticks, body washes, shower gels and body sprays for women.
Although many patients apply antiperspirant as part of their morning routines, topical antiperspirants with aluminum chloride are effective when applied overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, according to Dr.
These wipes contain a patent-pending formulation of newest generation antiperspirant therapy with a blend of botanicals that work synergistically to maximize hyperhidrosis control.
MAKERS of Sure antiperspirant have turned their product on its head.
Then she rolls on some aluminum-filled antiperspirant, wondering if it will give her a nasty case of Alzheimer's disease.
Delyth Morgan, chief executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, added: 'This extremely small study does not demonstrate a direct causal link between deodorant or antiperspirant use and developing breast cancer.