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Definition of Antiperspirant
1. Noun. An astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration.
Definition of Antiperspirant
1. Noun. (''countable or uncountable'') a substance used to minimize sweating or perspiration and the associated odor, usually applied to the underarm area ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Antiperspirant
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Antiperspirant
1. 1. Having an inhibitory action upon the secretion of sweat. 2. An agent having such an action (e.g., aluminum chloride). Synonym: anhidrotic. Synonym: antihidrotic, antihydriotic, antisudorific. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antiperspirant
Literary usage of Antiperspirant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, PT. 300-499, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Subpart B—Active Ingredients 350.10 antiperspirant active ingredients. Subpart
C—Labeling 350.50 Labeling of antiperspirant drug product 5. ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"1957 a company that captured the lion's share of the deodorant and antiperspirant
market —Forbes. 15 July 1971 It was his life, rather than his art, ..."
3. Toxicological Profile for Aluminum (Update) (2001)
"... residues in foods, cooking utensils, food and beverage packaging, antacid
formulations, and antiperspirant formulations (Marquis 1989). ..."
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