deodorantnoun [ C or U ]
uk/diˈəʊ.dər.ənt/us/diˈoʊ.dɚ.ənt/C1 a substance that you put on your body to prevent or hide unpleasant smells
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Toiletry & perfumes
- aftershave
- agarbatti
- antiperspirant
- bath salts
- bronzer
- civet
- clippers
- cotton ball
- cotton wool
- cotton wool ball
- depilatory
- electric razor
- emollient
- frankincense
- potpourri
- razor blade
- rosemary
- scent
- scrub
- sponge bag
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Examples from literature
- A deodorant is not necessarily a disinfectant, or even an antiseptic, but refers to a substance that destroys or masks offensive odors.
- They tried frantically to remedy the situation by the use of this toothpaste and that, and this deodorant and the other.