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antiperspirant

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an⋅ti⋅per⋅spi⋅rant

[an-ti-pur-sper-uhnt]
–noun
an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.

Origin:
1940–45; anti- + perspire + -ant
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an·ti·per·spi·rant   (ān'tē-pûr'spər-ənt, ān'tī-)   
n.  An astringent preparation applied to the skin to decrease perspiration.
an'ti·per'spi·rant adj.
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Main Entry: an·ti·per·spi·rant
Pronunciation: "ant-i-'p&r-sp(&-)r&nt, "an-"tI-
Function: noun
: a cosmeticpreparation used to check excessive perspiration
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antiperspirant an·ti·per·spi·rant (ān'tē-pûr'spər-ənt, ān'tī-)
n.
An astringent preparation applied to the skin to decrease perspiration.

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