deodorize
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de·o·dor·ize
(dē-ō′də-rīz′)tr.v. de·o·dor·ized, de·o·dor·iz·ing, de·o·dor·iz·es
To mask or neutralize the odor of or in: deodorized the locker room.
de·o′dor·i·za′tion (-dər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.
de·o′dor·iz′er n.
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deodorize
(diːˈəʊdəˌraɪz) ordeodorise
vb
(tr) to remove, disguise, or absorb the odour of, esp when unpleasant
deˌodoriˈzation, deˌodoriˈsation n
deˈodorˌizer, deˈodorˌiser n
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de•o•dor•ize
(diˈoʊ dəˌraɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to rid of unpleasant odor.
[1855–60]
de•o`dor•i•za′tion, n.
de•o′dor•iz`er, n.
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deodorize
Past participle: deodorized
Gerund: deodorizing
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| Verb | 1. | deodorize - eliminate the odor from; "This stick will deodorize your armpits" |
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deodorize
verb freshen, refresh, purify, ventilate, disinfect, aerate, fumigate Use an air-freshener to deodorize the room.
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deodorize
[diˈəʊdəraɪz] deodorise (British) vt [+ thing] → désodorisera deodorising foot spray → un spray désodorisant pour les pieds
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deodorize
vt → desodor(is)ieren
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de·o·dor·ize
v. desodorizar, destruir olores fétidos o desagradables.
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