antiperspirant love

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 minimize sweating or perspiration and the associated odor, usually applied to the underarm area

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  • noun an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration

Etymologies

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anti- +‎ perspirant

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Examples

  • A treatment which reduces sweating is called an antiperspirant.

    WalesOnline - Home WalesOnline 2011

  • 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

  • Was there a way they could trace the poison to his antiperspirant can?

    August 1976 Jefferson City, MISSOURI Michael K. White 2011

  • 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

  • Then he sprayed the sock until it was soaked with the antiperspirant.

    August 1976 Jefferson City, MISSOURI Michael K. White 2011

  • Also, antiperspirant and cookware can have aluminum, also.

    Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011

  • 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

  • Some excellent suggestions here, but I am particularly intrigued by CGull's antiperspirant trick.

    How Do You Keep Your Hands and Feet Toasty? 2009

  • Most Americans use some form of shampoo, soap, lotion, and antiperspirant every day, and these toxins, applied to the skin, are absorbed dermally.

    Our Deadly, Daily Chemical Cocktail 2011

  • Some excellent suggestions here, but I am particularly intrigued by CGull's antiperspirant trick.

    How Do You Keep Your Hands and Feet Toasty? 2009

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