deodorize
/dɪˈəʊdərʌɪz
/(also deodorise)
verb [with object]
Remove or conceal an unpleasant smell in: people used dried flowers to deodorize their homes...
- Thoroughly disinfect and deodorize the soiled area.
- There is also a need for higher temperatures to dry and deodorize the garments, which makes shrinkage and re-deposition of soil into the clothes more likely.
- This will remove dead skin and bacteria from your tools and deodorize them.
Synonyms
freshen, sweeten, purify, disinfect, sanitize, sterilize;
fumigate, aerate, air, ventilate
rare depollute
Derivatives
deodorization
/ noun ...- The last stage of this refining process is generally that of deodorisation and is the most expensive.
- It is an excellent deodorization method for minor odors such as light smoke or a light pet odor.
- The deodorisation gas usually consists of steam but nitrogen gas or carbon dioxide may also be used.
deodorizer
/ noun ...- Scents are now worked into many products besides perfumes; they are in air fresheners, deodorisers, cosmetic products, tissues, washing powders, detergents and cat litter.
- The kits included mops, rubber gloves, masks, scrub brushes and deodorizers.
- The stink emanating from the storm sewers has plagued the area around the Fremont Street pedestrian mall for a decade, and every time the city has thrown time, effort and deodorizer at the problem, the ‘sewer-type’ aroma has just returned.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + Latin odor 'smell' + -ize.