antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌan-tē-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt 
ˌan-ˌtī-
: a preparation used to reduce perspiration
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Most don’t contain sweat-controlling aluminum salts like traditional antiperspirants, but some do.
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Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
While deodorants mainly mask the smell of sweat, deodorants with antiperspirants are designed to reduce the amount of sweat.
—Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Most antiperspirants use aluminum as the active ingredient.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Possible treatment options include prescription-strength antiperspirants, oral medications, topical antibiotics, and Botox injections.
—Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
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Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
While deodorants mainly mask the smell of sweat, deodorants with antiperspirants are designed to reduce the amount of sweat.
—Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Most antiperspirants use aluminum as the active ingredient.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Possible treatment options include prescription-strength antiperspirants, oral medications, topical antibiotics, and Botox injections.
—Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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antiperspirant
noun
an·ti·per·spi·rant
ˌant-i-ˈpər-sp(ə-)rənt
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-
: a cosmetic preparation used to check excessive perspiration
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