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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMoisturizer
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃəˌraɪ.zər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lotion, cream, or substance applied to the skin to prevent or treat dryness by retaining moisture.
"She applies a daily facial moisturizer to keep her skin hydrated and soft." - 2
A product or additive used to add moisture or prevent drying out in various consumer goods, such as tobacco or hair care products.
"The hair conditioner contains a natural moisturizer to repair damaged strands."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'moisturize', formed from 'moist' (from Middle English 'moist', originating from Old French 'moiste', ultimately from Latin 'muscidus') combined with the suffix '-ize' and the agent noun suffix '-er'. The term gained widespread prominence in the 20th century with the commercial expansion of the cosmetic and dermatology industries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Moisturizer" is said worldwide
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hydratant
Transliteration: ee-dra-tɑ̃
"Appliquez cet hydratant tous les matins."
Feuchtigkeitscreme
Transliteration: fɔɪçtɪçkaɪtsˌkʁeːmə
"Diese Feuchtigkeitscreme zieht schnell in die Haut ein."
crema idratante
Transliteration: ˈkrɛːma idraˈtante
"Usa una crema idratante dopo la doccia."
crema hidratante
Transliteration: ˈkɾema iðɾaˈtante
"La crema hidratante protege la piel del frío."
hidratante
Transliteration: i.dɾaˈtɐ̃.tʃi
"Este hidratante corporal tem um cheiro maravilhoso."
मॉइश्चराइज़र
Transliteration: moishcharaizar
"त्वचा को मुलायम रखने के लिए मॉइश्चराइज़र लगाएं।"
保湿霜
Transliteration: bǎo shī shuāng
"洗脸后请记得涂抹保湿霜。"
보습제
Transliteration: boseupje
"건조한 피부에는 보습제를 자주 발라주어야 합니다."
保湿クリーム
Transliteration: hoshitsu kuriimu
"お風呂上がりに保湿クリームを塗ります。"
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