Conditioner
[kuh n-dish-uh-ner] /kənˈdɪʃ ə nər/
noun
1.
a person or thing that .
2.
something added to a substance to increase its usability, as a water softener.
3.
a cream or liquid preparation applied to the hair or skin, especially for its emollient qualities.
4.
a trainer of athletes.
5.
an .
6.
Textiles. a person who fibers or fabrics.
/kənˈdɪʃənə/
noun
1.
a person or thing that conditions
2.
a substance, esp a cosmetic, applied to something to improve its condition: hair conditioner
n.
c.1600, “a bargainer,” agent noun from condition (v.). Meaning “an agent that brings something into good condition” is from 1888; since c.1960 usually in reference to hair care products. For about 20 years before that, it often was short for air conditioner.
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