1. Eliminating or masking a smell, especially an unpleasant one. 2. An agent having such an action; especially a cosmetic combined with an antiperspirant. SYN: deodorizer. [L. de- priv. + odoro, pp. -atus, to give an odor to, fr. odor, a smell]
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de·odor·ant dē-'ōd-ə-rənt adj destroying or masking offensive odors
deodorant n any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors esp a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors
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n.
an agent that reduces or removes unpleasant body odours by destroying bacteria that live on the skin and break down sweat. Deodorant preparations often contain an antiseptic.
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de·odor·ant (de-oґdər-ənt) [de- + odorant] 1. removing undesirable or offensive odors. 2. a substance that masks offensive odors. Called also deodorizer.Medical dictionary. 2011.