Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun That which deprives of odor; specifically, a substance which has the power of destroying fetid effluvia, as chlorin, chlorid of zinc, nitrate of lead, etc.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun He who, or that which, deodorizes; esp., an agent that destroys offensive odors.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A substance or device that
removes ormasks odors /odours
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Examples
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The company produces a byproduct in its refining operations, called deodorizer distillate, which it sells to other manufacturers for a variety of uses.
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The bottle that contains the deodorizer is a sturdy plastic bottle, a heavier plastic than I would expect.
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Yeah and you still have the VDTs – we smelled the berry-scented deodorizer.
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Years ago I started selling book deodorizer, which works in just that manner, it is a highly desiccated organic material that absorbs moisture molecules just a little bit faster than the books do.
Archive 2008-04-01 2008
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A library with nicotine smelly books was wondering why their book deodorizer hasn't worked .... they forgot to mention the books were still wrapped in their plastic dust jacket protectors ... well book deodorizer works but its not freaking magic.
Archive 2008-07-01 2008
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The smell of lemon-fresh and otherworldly room deodorizer was strong in the air.
The Lives of Felix Gunderson Sugu Althomsons 2010
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A library with nicotine smelly books was wondering why their book deodorizer hasn't worked .... they forgot to mention the books were still wrapped in their plastic dust jacket protectors ... well book deodorizer works but its not freaking magic.
goof gone 2008
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Years ago I started selling book deodorizer, which works in just that manner, it is a highly desiccated organic material that absorbs moisture molecules just a little bit faster than the books do.
everyone stinks 2008
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While in Berlin, she invented a room deodorizer, the proceeds of which allowed her to support herself in Holland, Belgium, and France.
Ernestine Rose. 2009
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The Gift: Poo Pourri bathroom spray deodorizer, $10
Michelle Madhok: Five Passive-Aggressive Gifts for Your Frenemy 2009
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