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deodorant

[ dee-oh-der-uhnt ]

noun

  1. an agent for destroying odors.
  2. a substance, often combined with an antiperspirant, for inhibiting or masking perspiration or other bodily odors.


adjective

  1. capable of destroying odors:

    a deodorant cream.

deodorant

/ 徱ːˈəʊəəԳ /

noun

    1. a substance applied to the body to suppress or mask the odour of perspiration or other body odours
    2. ( as modifier ) Compare antiperspirant

      a deodorant spray

  1. any substance for destroying or masking odours, such as liquid sprayed into the air
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDzd·dǰ·Գ noun adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deodorant1

First recorded in 1865–70; de- + odor + -ant
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During a changeover in the second set, Dart was heard on the broadcast asking the official: "Can you ask her to put on deodorant? She smells really bad."

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In a recent statement obtained by Food & Wine, the popular doughnut chain announced that it partnered with Native to launch a limited-edition collection of pastry-themed personal care products, including deodorants, body washes, shampoos and conditioners.

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Each scent is available as a liquid hand soap, deodorant, body wash and body scrub.

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“But you haven’t showered in a week and a half and you’re putting deodorant on, and all these sprays, trying to make yourself look like you don’t live in your car.”

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If you become aware the flight attendants are using spray to "spritz" the aircraft near you, you may want to put some socks or deodorant on, Mary says, as cabin crew won't say anything directly.

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