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Definition of Deodorant
1. Noun. A toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors.
Exact synonyms: Deodourant
Generic synonyms: Toilet Articles, Toiletry
Derivative terms: Deodorize, Deodourise
Generic synonyms: Toilet Articles, Toiletry
Derivative terms: Deodorize, Deodourise
Definition of Deodorant
1. n. A deodorizer.
Definition of Deodorant
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Deodorant
1. 1. Eliminating or masking a smell, especially an unpleasant one. 2. An agent having such an action; especially a cosmetic combined with an antiperspirant. Synonym: deodoriser. Origin: L. De-priv. + odouro, pp. -atus, to give an odour to, fr. Odour, a smell (05 Mar 2000)