Deodorant

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diˈəʊdəɹənt/

Alternative forms

• deodourant rare

Origin

From Latin de- + odorans, present participle of odorare ("to smell"), from odor ("a smell"); see odor.

Full definition of deodorant

Noun

1. Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.
2. An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.

Related terms

• odor
• odorous

Adjective

1. acting or including an agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor