deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Toiletries, toddler-sized diapers, baby wipes, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, tampons and sanitary napkins also are requested.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Products in the launch include deodorants, shampoos, conditioners and more, and will be available in the iconic Dunkin flavors.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The company offers a variety of products, including men’s deodorant and fragrance products, where management believes an $8 billion market exists.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While homicides in Los Angeles were down last year, according to police, fears about crime persist as videos of smash-and-grab burglaries routinely go viral and more stores lock up their deodorant and toothpaste shelves.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Products in the launch include deodorants, shampoos, conditioners and more, and will be available in the iconic Dunkin flavors.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The company offers a variety of products, including men’s deodorant and fragrance products, where management believes an $8 billion market exists.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
While homicides in Los Angeles were down last year, according to police, fears about crime persist as videos of smash-and-grab burglaries routinely go viral and more stores lock up their deodorant and toothpaste shelves.
—Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
Medical Definition
deodorant
1 of 2 adjective
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈōd-ə-rənt
: destroying or masking offensive odors
deodorant
2 of 2 noun
: any of various preparations or solutions (as a soap or disinfectant) that destroy or mask unpleasant odors
especially
: a cosmetic that neutralizes perspiration odors
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