deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Don't leave a can of hair spray or deodorant in your vehicle.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
The intimate physical proximity of this causes everyone to issue apologies—for clammy hands and lackluster deodorant, the unavoidable byproducts of this merciless Tennessee summer.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Among other things, volunteers set aside picture books, washable markers and deodorant for All Peoples Gathering Church, in the Harambee neighborhood, which asked for children's books and hygiene items.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Saltair deodorant is made with zinc to help neutralize odor and contains nourishing oils for the skin.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 20 Jan. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
The intimate physical proximity of this causes everyone to issue apologies—for clammy hands and lackluster deodorant, the unavoidable byproducts of this merciless Tennessee summer.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Among other things, volunteers set aside picture books, washable markers and deodorant for All Peoples Gathering Church, in the Harambee neighborhood, which asked for children's books and hygiene items.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Saltair deodorant is made with zinc to help neutralize odor and contains nourishing oils for the skin.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Medical Definition
deodorant
1 of 2 adjective
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: destroying or masking offensive odors
deodorant
2 of 2 noun
: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors
especially
: a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors
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