body odour


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Noun1.body odour - malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathebody odour - malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe
B.O., body odor
fetidness, malodorousness, stinkiness, rankness, foulness - the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
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If you've noticed your body odour (BO) changing recently, it might be a sign that you're about to get sick.
Your BODY ODOUR changes when you're around poorly people, bizarre study reveals; Researchers from the Monell Centre suggest that this change in odour may be a tactic to prevent the spread of the illness
And that could lead to a "superdeodorant" which will stop body odour forming.
We're gonna whiff the cup
Help is at hand for those struggling to fight off unwelcome armpit smells during the heatwave, because scientists have come a step closer to blocking body odour.
Scientists to make deodorant which stops sweat from smelling
[U.S.A.], May 15 (ANI): Turns out, an altered body odour can indicate a specific infection among humans.
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How do I tell a co-worker they have dreadful body odour? The HR manager said it would be less distressing if it came from me, as just a friendly nudge rather than an official thing.
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Good personal hygiene during summer is helpful not only in tackling body odour but also in enabling one stay fresh all day
Tackle body odour during summer
Body odour can be very offensive but what is strange is the fact that those unfortunate enough to suffer from this, are rarely aware of the problem.
The potency of smell
When we perspire, bacteria on the skin multiply and break down sweat into acids which cause unpleasant body odour.
Have you ever wondered if sweat is odourless, why do our armpits smell?
You can do a number of things on your own to reduce sweating and body odour.
Tips on reducing sweating, body odour
Employees said they struggle to confront the issue of body odour directly, with 19 per cent of office workers reporting they had complained to bosses about a colleague's smell.
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Japanese consumers have become sensitive to smell and especially body odour, this being a continuing trend from 2013.
Now Available: Deodorants in Japan
Researchers have long thought this was to do with body odour.
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