deodorise

/di:'oudəraiz/ Cách viết khác : (deodorise) /di:'oudəraiz/

Thân thiện

This stick will deodorise your armpits.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To eliminate or neutralize an unpleasant smell from something: The action of removing or masking an odor to make something smell fresh or neutral.

Usage

• Transitive Verb: The word is used with a direct object—the thing from which the odor is removed.
  • You should deodorise the refrigerator regularly.
  • This spray is designed to deodorise shoes.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to deodorise oneself": To apply a product to one's own body to prevent or remove body odor.
  • He quickly deodorised himself before the important meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Deodoriser (noun): A substance or device that removes odors.
  • I placed a deodoriser in the car.
• Deodorant (noun): A personal hygiene product applied to the body, typically under the arms, to prevent body odor. (Note: This is a related but distinct product; "deodorise" is the action, "deodorant" is the agent.)
• Deodorisation (noun): The process or act of deodorising.

Synonyms

• Deodorize: The primary alternative spelling, especially in American English.
• Freshen: To make something smell clean and pleasant, though this can imply adding a scent rather than just removing an odor.
• Neutralise (an odor): To counteract or eliminate a smell.

Antonyms

• Odorise / Odorize: To add a smell or fragrance to something.

Notes on Spelling

• The spelling "deodorise" is common in British English and other varieties using "-ise" endings.
• The spelling "deodorize" is common in American English, using the "-ize" ending. Both are correct for the target word.

Học thuật

Verb

1. eliminate the odor from
   • This stick will deodorize your armpits

Từ đồng nghĩa

• deodorize
• deodourise