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31cosmetic — UK [kɒzˈmetɪk] / US [kɑzˈmetɪk] adjective 1) showing disapproval cosmetic changes only affect the appearance of something instead of its basic structure Alterations to the original building have been largely cosmetic. 2) relating to the… …
32cosmetic surgery — noun plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised some actresses have more than one face lift • Syn: ↑face lift, ↑facelift …
33Cosmetic Ingredient Review — The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), based in Washington, D.C., assesses and reviews the safety of ingredients in cosmetics and publishes the results in peer reviewed scientific literature. The company was established in 1976 by the Cosmetic,… …
34cosmetic surgery — In 1943, during the Anti Japanese War, a medical school student was sent to the University of Pennsylvania to study plastic and reconstructive surgery so that he could bring back advanced treatments for wounded soldiers. His name was Song Ruyao,… …
35cosmetic — [[t]kɒzme̱tɪk[/t]] cosmetics 1) N COUNT: usu pl Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive. Syn: make up 2) ADJ (disapproval) If you describe measures or changes as… …
36Cosmetic palette — The Four Dogs Palette, Room 20 of the Louvre. The cosmetic palettes of middle to late predynastic Egypt are archaeological artifacts, originally used to grind and apply ingredients for facial or body cosmetics. The decorative palettes of the late …
37cosmetic — cosmetically, adv. /koz met ik/, n. 1. a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc. 2. cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more… …
38cosmetic — adjective 1》 relating to treatment or products intended to improve a person s appearance. 2》 affecting only the appearance of something: the reform package was merely a cosmetic exercise. noun (usu. cosmetics) a cosmetic preparation, especially… …
39cosmetic — [kɒzˈmetɪk] adj 1) showing disapproval cosmetic changes affect only the appearance of something Syn: superficial 2) relating to the improvement of someone s appearance cosmetic products[/ex] cosmetically [kɒzˈmetɪkli] adv …
40cosmetic — /kɒz metɪk/ adjective referring to the appearance of people or things ● We’ve made some cosmetic changes to our product line. ● Packaging has both practical as well as cosmetic importance …
