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cosmetics

nounfemininetécnico/kuʒmɨˈtikɐ/medium

cos·me·ti·ca

Definition

The art or practice of beautifying the skin, hair, nails, etc., or the industry that produces such products.
Natural cosmetics have gained many followers.
She works in the cosmetics department of a major brand.
Common collocations
cosmetics industrycosmetic productscosmetic treatment

Etymology

Do grego 'kosmetikḗ' (tékhnē), 'arte de adornar'.

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