English word antiperspirant comes from English anti-, English perspirant (Any substance that induces perspiration.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
| perspirant | English (eng) | Any substance that induces perspiration. |
| antiperspirant | English (eng) | (countable, uncountable) A substance used to minimize sweating or perspiration, and usually applied to the underarm area. |