1 antitranspirant | Definition of antitranspirant

antitranspirant

noun
anĀ·​tiĀ·​tranĀ·​spiĀ·​rant | \ " +\
plural -s

Definition of antitranspirant

: a substance (such as pine oil) that is usually sprayed on plant surfaces (as of the leaves and stems) to reduce transpiration and inhibit water loss

called also antidesiccant

First Known Use of antitranspirant

1958, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for antitranspirant

anti- entry 1 + transpir(ation) + -ant entry 1

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