# deodorant

Pronunciation: say "dee-OH-duh-ruhnt" US /diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/, UK /diˈəʊ.də.ɹənt/

## Noun

1. A substance applied to the underarms to counteract the odor caused by perspiration.
   - Simple: A product you put under your arms to stop bad smells from sweat.
   - _She keeps a travel-sized deodorant in her gym bag._
   - _Many deodorants now come in plastic-free packaging._
2. Any substance that eliminates, reduces, masks, or controls an unpleasant smell.
   - Simple: Anything used to get rid of, cover up, or reduce bad smells.
   - _Industrial deodorants are sprayed inside trucks that haul livestock._
   - _She added a natural deodorant to the trash can to control the smell._

## Adjective

3. Acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor, or containing an agent that does so.
   - Simple: Made to get rid of or cover up bad smells.
   - _The cleaner has deodorant properties that remove lingering kitchen smells._
   - _Hospitals use deodorant compounds to keep the wards smelling clean._

## Origin

From Latin 'de-' combined with 'odorans', the present participle of 'odorare' ('to smell'), from 'odor' ('a smell'). By surface analysis, de- + odor + -ant.

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