toner

noun ton·er \ˈtō-nər\

: a dark powder that is used like ink in machines that print and copy documents

: a liquid that is used to clean and tighten the skin

Full Definition of TONER

: one that tones or is a source of tones: as

a : a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image

b : a substance (as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper

c : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores

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Medical Dictionary

noun ton·er \ˈtō-nər\

: one that tones <a muscle toner>; especially : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores <facial toners>

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