antiperspirant

noun

an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration

Examples of antiperspirant in a Sentence

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Hand sanitizers and aerosol sprays, like antiperspirants and sunscreens, have been previously recalled by the FDA for the same reason. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antiperspirant was in 1920

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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

antiperspirant

noun
an·​ti·​per·​spi·​rant ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
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- How to pronounce antiperspirant (audio)
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration

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