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Meaning of "relaxer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RELAXER

relaxer  [rɪˈlæksə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RELAXER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Relaxer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RELAXER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Relaxer

A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream generally used by people with tight curls or very curly hair which makes hair easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. The active agent is usually a strong alkali, although some formulations are based on ammonium thioglycolate instead.

Definition of relaxer in the English dictionary

The definition of relaxer in the dictionary is a person or thing that relaxes, esp a substance used to straighten curly hair.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RELAXER


adnexa
ædˈnɛksə
al-Aqsa
æl ˈæksə
boxer
ˈbɒksə
coxa
ˈkɒksə
Cunaxa
kjuːˈnæksə
diplexer
daɪˈplɛksə
elixir
ɪˈlɪksə
fixer
ˈfɪksə
flexor
ˈflɛksə
indexer
ˈɪndeksə
kickboxer
ˈkɪkˌbɒksə
mixer
ˈmɪksə
moxa
ˈmɒksə
multiplexer
ˈmʌltɪˌplɛksə
multiplexor
ˈmʌltɪˌplɛksə
shiksa
ˈʃɪksə
taxa
ˈtæksə
taxer
ˈtæksə
vexer
ˈvɛksə
waxer
ˈwæksə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RELAXER

relaunch
relaunder
relax
relaxable
relaxant
relaxation
relaxation oscillator
relaxative
relaxed
relaxedly
relaxedness
relaxin
relaxing
relay
relay fast
relay hunger strike
relay language
relay race
relay runner
relay station

WORDS THAT END LIKE RELAXER

affixer
bobbysoxer
cement mixer
coaxer
concrete mixer
demultiplexer
duplexer
electric mixer
food mixer
hexer
hoaxer
Ku Kluxer
nixer
oxer
paradoxer
perplexer
sixer
sound mixer
twenty-sixer
vision mixer

Synonyms and antonyms of relaxer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «relaxer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RELAXER

Find out the translation of relaxer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of relaxer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «relaxer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放松的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alisador
570 millions of speakers

English

relaxer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रिलैक्सर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المهديء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

релаксатором
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

relaxer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

relaxer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

défrisant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Santai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Entspannungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リラクサー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이완제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Relaxer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

relaxer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

relaxer
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विश्राम करणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

esneticisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

relaxer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

relaxer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

релаксатора
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

relaxer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναπαυόμενος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

relaxer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

relaxer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

relaxer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of relaxer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RELAXER»

The term «relaxer» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.220 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RELAXER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about relaxer

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2 QUOTES WITH «RELAXER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word relaxer.
1
A. Scott Berg
I am a compulsive worker. But I'm also a compulsive relaxer.
2
Keshia Knight Pulliam
The funny thing is, people only know me for having straight hair for work, but I live in Atlanta where it's hot and humid in the summertime. So when I'm home, I wear my hair natural. My hair is naturally curly; I don't have a relaxer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RELAXER»

Discover the use of relaxer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to relaxer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Daily Relaxer: Relax Your Body, Calm Your Mind and Refresh ...
"The Daily Relaxer" distills the best of the best to bring together the most effective and popular techniques for learning how to relax.
Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, 2006
2
Milady's Standard Cosmetology
Implements and Materials Use the same implements and materials as for Procedure 36— hydroxide relaxer, but use thio relaxer, normalizing lotion, and neutralizing shampoo (with color indicator). Preparation Follow the same preparation ...
Margrit Altenburg, Diane Bailey, 2002
3
JoAnna Carey's rat race relaxer: your potential & the maze ...
This book can help you find new meaning in your current job, expose the specific areas of your life that are causing unhealthy levels of stress or show you a path to a whole new journey.
Joanna Carey, 2003
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S/Nvq Level 2 Hairdressing with Barbering Candidate
The chemicals contained within a relaxer are caustic and will burn your skin and discolour your uniform. Section the hair into four and secure with sectioning clips. With the desired amount of relaxer decanted into a bowl, start applying the ...
Leah Palmer, Nicci Moorman, 2005
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How to Get the Healthy Back in Your Hair: Rekindling Healthy ...
Sodium relaxer is just your lye relaxer that usually breaks down a little faster and can burn if you do not base the scalp. You technically do not use this relaxer on color treated, fine texture, damaged hair, and naturally curly hair. This relaxer can  ...
Consultations, 2009
6
Advanced Hairdressing
Section the hair into four and then prepare to apply the relaxer to the border of each section. Leave the front sections until last, especially the hairline as the hair and scalp tends to be more sensitive. After you have applied the relaxer to the ...
Stephanie Henderson-Brown, Catherine Avadis, 2004
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The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured ...
Downgrading Your Relaxer Reducing disulfide bond breakage by downgrading the strength of your relaxer is the easiest method for texlaxing the hair. Reducing your re- laxer strength from a super or regular formula to a mild or sensitive scalp  ...
Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, 2011
8
Milady Standard Cosmetology 2012
hydroxide relaxer neutralization does not involve oxidation or rebuilding disulfide bonds. The pH of hydroxide relaxers is so high that the hair remains at an extremely high pH, even after thorough rinsing. Although rinsing is important, rinsing ...
Milady, 2011
9
Java and XML
Relaxer is a cool tool for doing just this (as well as generating XML Schemas and RELAX NG schemas). Download Relaxer from http://www.relaxer.org/download/ index.html, and drop the archived folder somewhere accessible. Install it like ...
Brett McLaughlin, Justin Edelson, 2006
10
XML Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips and Tools
#37 Generate an XSLT Identity Stylesheet with Relaxer Schema, and RELAX Core schemas (http://www.xml.gr.jp/relax/). It can also generate schemas (see [ Hack #73], [Hack #74], and [Hack #75]) from one or more XML documents. There are ...
Michael Fitzgerald, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RELAXER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term relaxer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
From Relaxer to All-Natural Hair
Aside from my first relaxer years ago, my creative and super-stylish mom played hair stylist to me and my younger sister, styling our hair in Brandy-inspired box ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Relaxers 101: What to Expect When Straightening Your Hair for the …
Choose a relaxer strength compatible with your hair type. “The amount of active chemical determines the strength. Mild is good for fine, color-treated or damaged ... «The Fashion Spot, Jun 15»
3
Natural Hair, Don't Care: Why More Black Women Are Avoiding …
The helmet hair was a telltale sign that the hairdresser may have used chemical relaxer on Edley's hair—without her parents' approval or her own knowledge. «TakePart, Apr 15»
4
Black hair relaxer sales are slumping because of this
Slumping sales of hair relaxers among African-American women tell the story: More women are opting to forgo chemicals and go natural. But it's the anecdotal ... «Chicago Defender, Apr 15»
5
Are You Getting The Most From Your Relaxer?
So it's been a couple months since your last relaxer and your new growth is in full effect. It's time for a touch up! Getting a fresh relaxer is typically an exciting time ... «Essence.com, Jan 15»
6
Take It Easy: Don't Overlap Or Over-Process Your Relaxed Hair
Overlapping is a term used to describe when you apply fresh relaxer on top of previously relaxed hair. This is over kill on your relaxed strands – don't do it! «Essence.com, Jan 15»
7
How to stretch your relaxers
Stretching out the time between relaxers is a great way to maintain length and minimise chemical damage. We've got great tips to make the process a breeze. «DestinyConnect, Dec 14»
8
Utah school bus driver accused of DUI during field trip
Lycia Martinez, 39, is suspected of having taken prescription anti-anxiety/muscle-relaxer pills, which were found in her purse, Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Blaine ... «CBS News, Oct 14»
9
How I Embraced My Natural Hair, Plus Tips If You're Considering …
Growing up in New Hampshire, I longed to have straight hair like my friends, and after a decade of hot combs, my mother told me it was time for my first relaxer. «Bustle, Jun 14»
10
Chemical-free black hair is not simply a trend
The slumping sales of hair relaxers among African-American women tell the story: More women are opting to forgo chemicals and go natural. But it's the ... «Boston Globe, May 14»

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