ANTIPERSPIRANT


Meaning of ANTIPERSPIRANT in English

/an'ti perr"speuhr euhnt/ , n.

an astringent preparation for reducing perspiration, usually containing aluminum or zirconium and used to prevent body odor and clothing stains.

[ 1940-45; ANTI- + PERSPIRE + -ANT ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .