deodorant
/di:'oudərənt/ Cách viết khác : (deodorizer) /di:'oudəraizə/
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Definition
Noun: A substance, typically in the form of a spray, stick, or cream, that is applied to the body, especially the underarms, to prevent or mask unpleasant body odors caused by bacterial breakdown of sweat.
Usage
Deodorant is a personal hygiene product. It is applied directly to clean, dry skin. Its primary function is to neutralize or cover up odor, not necessarily to stop sweating (which is the function of an antiperspirant, though many products combine both functions).
Examples
- Noun:
- I need to buy a new stick of deodorant.
- She prefers a natural deodorant without aluminum.
- The strong scent of his deodorant filled the small room.
Advanced Usage
- "Clinical-strength deodorant": A type of deodorant or antiperspirant-deodorant combination formulated for higher efficacy, often for individuals who sweat heavily or have persistent odor.
- After starting a new medication, she switched to a clinical-strength deodorant.
Variants and Related Words
- Deodorize (verb): To remove or disguise an unpleasant smell from something.
- Baking soda can help deodorize a refrigerator.
- Deodorizer (noun): A product or substance that removes or masks odors, often used for rooms, fabrics, or pets.
- We placed an air deodorizer in the bathroom.
Synonyms
- Body spray (though this often implies a lighter fragrance with less focus on odor control).
- Antiperspirant (specifically targets sweat reduction; often used interchangeably with "deodorant" in common speech, but they have different primary functions).
Related Phrases
- Apply deodorant: The act of putting deodorant on the skin.
- Remember to apply deodorant after your shower.
- Roll-on deodorant / Spray deodorant / Stick deodorant: Phrases describing the common forms or applicator types of the product.
- He finds spray deodorant quicker to use than a roll-on.
Noun
- a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors