Antiperspirant
Definition
Reducing, blocking, or controlling the elimination of sweat through skin pores; a cosmetic product or pharmaceutical preparation structurally formulated with metallic salts (usually aluminum) that temporarily plug sweat gland ducts. This dual element prevents moisture and unpleasant odors, unlike a classic deodorant which only masks the scent.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antiperspirant
- Anti-perspirant
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective and neuter noun with standard regular plural variations. |
| Formation | Derived word formed by adding the prefix 'anti-' to the borrowing 'perspirant'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.per.spi.ˈrant] |
| Source | Handbook of Cosmetic Science, Dermatology, and Personal Care Formulations |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Utilizarea zilnică a unui antiperspirant puternic poate asigura o protecție eficientă împotriva umezelii axilare timp de 48 de ore.
EN: The daily use of a strong antiperspirant can provide effective protection against underarm wetness for 48 hours.
RO: Medicul dermatolog i-a recomandat un gel antiperspirant farmaceutic pentru a trata o formă severă de hiperhidroză.
EN: The dermatologist recommended a pharmaceutical antiperspirant gel to treat a severe form of hyperhidrosis.
RO: Acest spray nou are un efect antiperspirant excelent și nu lasă urme albe pe hainele negre.
EN: This new spray has an excellent antiperspirant effect and leaves no white marks on black clothes.
Idioms & Phrases
Efect antiperspirant / Antiperspirant effect
RO: Acțiune de reducere a volumului de sudoare prin blocarea mecanică temporară a porilor pielii.
EN: The action of reducing sweat volume by temporarily plugging the pores of the skin mechanically.
Produs antiperspirant / Antiperspirant product
RO: Preparat cosmetic sub formă de stick, spray sau roll-on destinat controlului secrețiilor sudoripare.
EN: A cosmetic preparation in the form of a stick, spray, or roll-on intended for regulating sweat secretions.
Antiperspirant clinic / Clinical strength antiperspirant
RO: Formulă dermatologică puternică cu o concentrație mărită de clorhidrat de aluminiu pentru cazuri severe.
EN: A potent dermatological formula with an increased concentration of aluminum chlorohydrate for severe cases.
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