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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Turns out, aluminum in antiperspirant isn’t really harmful.
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Most don’t contain sweat-controlling aluminum salts like traditional antiperspirants, but some do.
—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.
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Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
Most don’t contain sweat-controlling aluminum salts like traditional antiperspirants, but some do.
—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
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“Antiperspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiperspirant. Accessed 14 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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