cosmetic

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(thing) by EverybodysCyclopedia (7.4 mon) (print)   (I like it!) Wed Jul 24 2002 at 22:19:18

Cosmetic, a preparation applied externally for the purpose of preserving the bloom and beauty of youth; or for restoring those attractions when lost, or in the process of decay. Among the articles most used are lead, mercury, bismuth, antimony, and arsenic.

Entry from Everybody's Cyclopedia, 1912.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:45:02

Cos*met"ic (k?z-m?t"?k), Cos*met"ic*al (-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm'etique. See Cosmos.]

Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.

First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.

 

© Webster 1913.

Cos*met"ic, n.

Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

 

© Webster 1913.

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