deodorize
verb
de·odor·ize
dē-ˈō-də-ˌrīz 
deodorized; deodorizing; deodorizes
1
: to eliminate or prevent the offensive odor of
2
: to make (something unpleasant or reprehensible) more acceptable
the movie deodorizes his scandalous career
deodorizer
noun
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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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Steam cleaner to deodorize, sanitize, and reduce allergens.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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
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“Deodorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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deodorize
verb
de·odor·ize
dē-ˈōd-ə-ˌrīz
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
deodorizer
noun
or British deodoriser
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