Antiperspirant Meaning in English

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US

ˌæn.t̬iˈpɝː.spɚ.ənt

an-tee-PUR-sper-uhnt

UK

ˌæntɪpəspˈɪɹənt

an-ti-puh-SPIR-uhnt

Definition

A product applied to the skin, usually under the arms, to reduce or prevent sweating.

Usage & Nuances

"Antiperspirant" is often confused with "deodorant"; antiperspirant stops sweating, while deodorant masks odor. Sold in sprays, sticks, or roll-ons. Usually applied to clean, dry skin.

• Spanish: antitranspirante
• Portuguese (BR): antitranspirante
• Portuguese (PT): antitranspirante
• Chinese (Simplified): 止汗剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 止汗劑
• Hindi: पसीना रोकने वाला (एंटिपर्सपिरेंट)
• Arabic: مزيل العرق المانع للتعرق
• Bengali: অ্যান্টিপারস্পিরান্ট
• Russian: антиперспирант
• Japanese: 制汗剤
• Vietnamese: chất chống mồ hôi
• Korean: 항땀제
• Turkish: terleme önleyici
• Urdu: اینٹی پسپائرنٹ
• Indonesian: antiperspiran

Example Sentences

I use antiperspirant every morning.

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This antiperspirant smells fresh.

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Do you have antiperspirant in your bag?

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My doctor suggested switching to a different antiperspirant for sensitive skin.

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I forgot to put on antiperspirant before going out, and now I'm sweating a lot.

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Not all antiperspirants work the same—some last longer or are better for heavy sweaters.

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