deodorant

noun de·odor·ant \dē-ˈō-də-rənt\

: a substance that you put on your body and especially under your arms to prevent, remove, or hide unpleasant smells

Full Definition of DEODORANT

: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors

— deodorant adjective

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noun de·odor·ant \dē-ˈō-də-rənt\

: something used to remove or hide unpleasant odors

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