deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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For now at least, Target plans to keep certain items like deodorant and undergarments locked away.
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Dove Advanced Care deodorant is a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that smells fresh.
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To reduce the risk of getting stung, experts recommend wearing long and light-colored clothing that has a smooth finish, avoiding perfumes and smelly soaps and deodorants.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rather than concealing unpleasant smells, this deodorant from Lume works to banish bad odors from the get-go.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Dove Advanced Care deodorant: on sale for $16.98 Original price: $24.33
(Amazon )
Dove Advanced Care deodorant is a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant that smells fresh.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
To reduce the risk of getting stung, experts recommend wearing long and light-colored clothing that has a smooth finish, avoiding perfumes and smelly soaps and deodorants.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Lume Deodorant Prevents Bad Odors
Rather than concealing unpleasant smells, this deodorant from Lume works to banish bad odors from the get-go.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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