deodorise
/di:'oudəraiz/ Cách viết khác : (deodorise) /di:'oudəraiz/
Definition
- 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.
Verb
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eliminate the odor from
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This stick will deodorize your armpits
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