deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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No irritants: Don’t use perfumes, deodorants, or irritating chemicals on affected areas.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
A number of people decided during COVID to stop wearing deodorant for health reasons.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Another example is magnesium hydroxide, a common ingredient in natural deodorants.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
Do not wear deodorant on the day of your mammogram.19
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
A number of people decided during COVID to stop wearing deodorant for health reasons.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Another example is magnesium hydroxide, a common ingredient in natural deodorants.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
Do not wear deodorant on the day of your mammogram.19
2.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deodorant
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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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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