deodorize

verb

de·​odor·​ize dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
deodorized; deodorizing; deodorizes

transitive verb

1
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
2
: to make (something unpleasant or reprehensible) more acceptable
the movie deodorizes his scandalous career
deodorization noun
deodorizer noun

Examples of deodorize in a Sentence

We had the carpet cleaned and deodorized. the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Take Out the Trash Taking out the trash sounds easy enough, but to really deodorize after the mess is gone, Mock suggests an additional step. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 With this deodorizing spray, your dog will stay fresh even after an adventurous time. Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024 Alternatively, test out the viral lemon hack, which follows a similar process but adds a deodorizing benefit. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2024 Pet owners will also appreciate the machine’s ability to deodorize and clean up pet messes. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for deodorize 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of deodorize was in 1856

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Cite this Entry

“Deodorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorize. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

deodorize

verb
de·​odor·​ize dē-ˈōd-ə-ˌrīz How to pronounce deodorize (audio)
deodorized; deodorizing
: to eliminate or prevent the unpleasant odor of
deodorizer noun

Medical Definition

deodorize

transitive verb
de·​odor·​ize
variants or British deodorise
deodorized or British deodorised; deodorizing or British deodorising
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
deodorization noun
or British deodorisation
deodorizer noun
or British deodoriser

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