deodorize

[ dee-oh-duh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·o·dor·ized, de·o·dor·iz·ing.

1. to rid of odor, especially of unpleasant odor.

deodorize

/ diːˈəʊdəˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr to remove, disguise, or absorb the odour of, esp when unpleasant

Derived Forms

• deˈodorˌizer, noun
• deˌodoriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• de·odor·i·zation noun
• de·odor·izer noun
• nonde·odor·izing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deodorize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; de- + odor + -ize

Example Sentences

It’s also fitting that Len did so while serving as artist-in-residence at AlexRenew, the deodorized name for what used to be called the Alexandria Sanitation Authority.

From Washington Post

“It must be a great care to deodorize herself,” I returned, with ill-concealed contempt.

From Project Gutenberg

To neutralize putrefaction products in and about the teeth, correct fermentative processes, deodorize and purify the breath, etc.

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"Yes, I will," replied Rolf, remembering now that he had omitted to deodorize his traps and his boots.

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At the Ontario Station a patent disinfectant wash called "Zenoleum" was incidentally used to deodorize incubators.

From Project Gutenberg

If we could deodorize the material from our sewers, and put it to practical uses, we would be gainers in many ways.

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