deodorant
noun
de·odor·ant
dē-ˈō-də-rənt 
: a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors
deodorant
adjective
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Sam Johnson had decided to end a successful spray deodorant product line because the propellant in the cans used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the chemical compound harming the protective ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere.
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Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
My favorite is Phlur’s Vanilla Skin deodorant, which is clinically tested to last 48 hours, doesn’t contain ingredients like aluminum or baking soda, and offers a skin-loving formula with BHA that brightens underarms.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Its first deodorant is no different, and deploys a blend of geranium and patchouli to offer long-lasting freshness.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
When in doubt, test your deodorant on a small patch of skin before applying it to larger areas of your body.
—Laura Harold, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
My favorite is Phlur’s Vanilla Skin deodorant, which is clinically tested to last 48 hours, doesn’t contain ingredients like aluminum or baking soda, and offers a skin-loving formula with BHA that brightens underarms.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
Its first deodorant is no different, and deploys a blend of geranium and patchouli to offer long-lasting freshness.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
When in doubt, test your deodorant on a small patch of skin before applying it to larger areas of your body.
—Laura Harold, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Deodorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deodorant. Accessed 8 Oct. 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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