colgate

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Definition of colgate in English English dictionary

{i} popular brand of American toothpaste

Related Terms

Colgate University

Private university in Hamilton, N.Y. It was founded in 1819 as a Baptist-affiliated institution but became independent in 1928. It offers primarily a liberal arts curriculum for undergraduates, with some master's degree programs in arts and teaching. Women were first admitted in 1970 and now represent half of the student body

Colgate-Palmolive Co

Diversified U.S. company that manufactures household, health-care, and personal care products. It began in the early 19th century, when William Colgate, a soapmaker and candlemaker, began selling his wares in New York City. His company sold the first toothpaste in a tube in 1908, and in 1928 it was bought by the makers of Palmolive soap. Its current name was adopted in 1953. Its headquarters are in New York City

Turkish pronunciation

kōlgeyt

Pronunciation

/ˈkōlgāt/ /ˈkoʊlɡeɪt/