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dee-OHD-uh-r-uh-nt/diˈəʊdərənt/

Deodorant is a product that reduces body smell, often a spray, stick, or roll-on. Antiperspirant also reduces sweat; perfume is a scent, not a sweat product. PE: use deodorant after sport; aerosol sprays are banned in the changing rooms.

Meaning

A product that reduces body smell, often a spray, stick, or roll-on.

Examples

• “Use deodorant after PE; aerosol sprays are banned in the changing rooms.”
• “A roll-on deodorant is allowed in the PE bag; sharing a spray is an asthma risk in a small room.”

Good to know

deodorant (often uncountable). Contrast: antiperspirant / perfume. PE / changing rooms. Mix-up: odour is the smell; deodorant is the product.

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