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Definition of 'conditioner'

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conditioner

(kəndɪʃənəʳ )
Word forms: plural conditioners
1. variable noun
A conditioner is a substance which you can put on your hair after you have washed it to make it softer.
2. variable noun [oft noun NOUN]
A conditioner is a thick liquid which you can use when you wash clothes in order to make them feel softer.
Using a fabric conditioner will make clothes easier to handle and iron.
3.  See also air conditioner
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conditioner in British

(kənˈdɪʃənə )
noun
1. 
a person or thing that conditions
2. 
a substance, esp a cosmetic, applied to something to improve its condition
hair conditioner
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Example sentences containing 'conditioner'

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Use economy conditioner instead of shaving cream on your legs. Times, Sunday Times (2010)We are in mortal peril of ending up discussing the price of fabric conditioner. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Shampoo and conditioner were in short supply. Times, Sunday Times (2009)You should also use conditioner to protect your hair. The Sun (2008)The air conditioner can be an unexpected source of fumes. Randolph, Theron G. & Moss, Ralph W. (contributor) An Alternative Approach to Allergies (1990)We would also know intriguingly what shampoo and hair conditioner he buys. Times, Sunday Times (2009)The fragrance from an emptied bottle of blueberry fabric conditioner is enough to give anyone a headache. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Use some conditioner to calm down the wiry hair. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Try yogurt too as a hair conditioner. Guyton, Anita The Natural Beauty Book - cruelty-free cosmetics to make at home (1991) Fabric conditioner is a good idea in the final rinse. Steel, Elizabeth Coping With Sudden Hair Loss (1988)Is there a shampoo and conditioner that has the same healing effect? Times, Sunday Times (2010)It is expensive but you do not need to use a conditioner with it. The Sun (2009)There was no hair conditioner in the bathroom. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Investing in a good shampoo and conditioner will help keep your hair at its best. The Sun (2013)Could you please tell me what shampoo and conditioner you use? The Sun (2012)The bathroom lacked hair conditioner and many other bits and pieces that good hotels provide. Times, Sunday Times (2006)And there is no need to use conditioner. Times, Sunday Times (2014)The air conditioner was too cold. Christianity Today (2000)First it was shampoo and conditioner. Times, Sunday Times (2008)We sit in the open, motor running and air conditioner turned on full. Times, Sunday Times (2009)It's a great skin conditioner. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Unusually thick, too, having the consistency of fabric conditioner. Times, Sunday Times (2006)

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Translations for 'conditioner'

British English: conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/ NOUN
A conditioner is a substance which you can put on your hair after you have washed it to make it softer.
  • American English: conditioner
  • Arabic: مُلَطِّف
  • Brazilian Portuguese: condicionador
  • Chinese: 护发素
  • Croatian: regenerator
  • Czech: kondicionér
  • Danish: hårbalsam
  • Dutch: crèmespoeling
  • European Spanish: suavizante
  • Finnish: hoitoaine
  • French: après-shampooing
  • German: Pflegespülung
  • Greek: μαλακτικό
  • Italian: balsamo
  • Japanese: コンディショナー
  • Korean: 첨가물
  • Norwegian: balsam
  • Polish: odżywka
  • European Portuguese: condicionador
  • Romanian: balsam de păr
  • Russian: кондиционер
  • Spanish: acondicionador
  • Swedish: hårbalsam
  • Thai: น้ำยาปรับให้นุ่ม
  • Turkish: saç kremi
  • Ukrainian: кондиціонер для волосся
  • Vietnamese: dầu xả

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  • conditioned stimulus
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Related Terms of 'conditioner'

  • air conditioner
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