deodorant

deodorant definition - medical

de·o·dor·ant (dē-ōˈdər-ənt)

noun
An agent that masks, suppresses, or neutralizes odors, especially a cosmetic applied to the skin to mask body odors.
adjective
Capable of masking, suppressing, or neutralizing odors.

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