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cos·met·ic

cosmetic

pronunciation:
kaz me tihk
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part of speech: noun
definition: a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics.
There are a lot of cosmetics that are claimed to make wrinkles disappear.
derivation: cosmetically (adv.)
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  body, face