deodourise
Definition
- Verb:
- To remove or neutralize an unpleasant smell from something: The word "deodourise" (also spelled "deodorize") describes the action of eliminating or masking an odor, making something free from an offensive smell.
Usage
- The verb "deodourise" is typically used with an object. You deodourise a place, an item, or an area of the body.
- It is often used in contexts related to hygiene, cleaning, and household products.
Examples
- Verb:
- This spray is designed to deodourise shoes and lockers.
- The air purifier helps to deodourise the living room by removing cooking smells.
- The primary function of the litter is to deodourise the cat's box.
Advanced Usage
- "to deodourise oneself": to use a product to remove body odor.
- After the gym, he needed to shower and deodourise himself.
- Used in technical or commercial descriptions:
- The new fabric technology claims to deodourise sweat instantly.
Variants and Related Words
- Deodorant (n): A substance applied to the body to prevent or mask body odor.
- She applied deodorant after her shower.
- Deodorization (n): The process of deodourising.
- The deodorization of the refrigerator took some time.
- Deodoriser (n): An agent or device that deodourises.
- We placed a deodoriser in the bathroom.
Synonyms
- Deodorize: The more common spelling, especially in American English, with the same meaning.
- Freshen: To make something smell clean and pleasant, often by adding a scent.
- Neutralize: To counteract or make an odor ineffective.
Antonyms
- Odorize: To add a smell, especially a pleasant one.
- Stink: To emit a strong, unpleasant smell (informal).
Related Phrases
- Odor control: The general management or elimination of smells.
- This product is for odor control in small spaces.
- Air freshener: A product designed to mask or eliminate odors in the air, often by adding a fragrance. (Note: This is a related product, not a direct synonym for the action of "deodourise").
Verb
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eliminate the odor from
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This stick will deodorize your armpits
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