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deodorize
(redirected from deodorizes)

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de·o·dor·ize  (d-d-rz)
tr.v. de·o·dor·ized, de·o·dor·iz·ing, de·o·dor·iz·es
1. To mask or neutralize the odor of.
2. To make more acceptable, as by elimination or suppression of an offensive aspect: "Tighter regulation and the entrance of big developers . . . have helped deodorize the industry, but it is still plagued by undercapitalized and even fraudulent developers" (Forbes).

de·odor·i·zation (-dr--zshn) n.
de·odor·izer n.

deodorize, deodorise [diːˈəʊdəˌraɪz]
vb
(tr) to remove, disguise, or absorb the odour of, esp when unpleasant
deodorization , deodorisation n
deodorizer , deodoriser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.deodorize - eliminate the odor from; "This stick will deodorize your armpits"
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
odorize, odourise, scent - cause to smell or be smelly

deodorize
verb freshen, refresh, purify, ventilate, disinfect, aerate, fumigate Use an air-freshener to deodorize the room.
Translations
deodorize [diːˈəʊdəraɪz] VTdesodorizar
deodorize [diˈəʊdəraɪz] deodorise (British) vt [+ thing] → désodoriser
a deodorising foot spray → un spray désodorisant pour les pieds
deodorize
vtdesodor(is)ieren
deodorize [diːˈəʊdəˌraɪz] vtdeodorare
deodorize [diːˈəʊdəˌraɪz] vtdeodorare


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Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) neutralizes acid, softens fabrics, as well as deodorizes, cleans and polishes metals and plastics.
These organic pet stain removers also disinfect and can terminate bacteria so it not only cleans and deodorizes, you also will get rid of messy diseases that can harm you and your pet.
Equivalent to a 1:10 dilution, Sani-Cloth Bleach Wipe cleans and deodorizes nonporous surfaces such as countertops, tables, carts, and equipment that require the use of bleach for cleaning and maintenance.
 
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