deodorant

/diˈoʊdərənt/
adjective
  1. Designed to prevent or remove unpleasant odors.
    • This deodorant soap keeps you fresh all day.
    • She bought a deodorant spray for her gym bag.
    • The deodorant powder helps control foot odor.
noun
  1. A substance applied to the body, especially under the arms, to prevent or mask unpleasant body odor.
    • She always applies deodorant before going to the gym.
    • Many deodorants contain aluminum compounds to reduce sweating.
    • I forgot to put on deodorant this morning, and now I'm worried about the smell.
  2. A product used to remove or neutralize unpleasant smells in a room, car, or other enclosed space.
    • The kitchen deodorant quickly eliminated the smell of burnt toast.
    • You can buy a deodorant for your shoes to keep them fresh.
    • He sprayed some deodorant in the car after the gym session.
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