deodoriser

Scent neutralizing product

A deodoriser is a substance or device that removes or masks unpleasant smells.

Deodorisers work by neutralising odour-causing compounds, absorbing them, or covering them with a more pleasant scent: She sprayed deodoriser in the bathroom.

The spelling is British; American English uses deodorizer.

mechanism

absorb

Take in fully

enzymes · zeolite · adsorb · filtration · oxidize · encapsulate · antimicrobial

format

spray

Dispersed liquid droplets

  • aerosolMist in gas
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • plug-inSupplementary software component

stick · roll-on · powder · sachet · diffuser · candle · beads · crystal · disc · cartridge

fragrance

scented

Having added fragrance

citrus · floral · pine · eucalyptus · vanilla · sandalwood · jasmine · cinnamon · minty · herbal

application

underarm

Hollow beneath shoulder

freshness

freshener

Agent that renews scent

airing · freshening

Opposites
odor management function

deodoriserodorant

Substance emitting scent

fragrance · perfume · air freshener · aromatics · scent diffuser

odor valence effect

deodoriserstink bomb

Device releasing noxious odor

malodorant · odorizer · skunk spray · aroma diffuser · garbage

odor quality

deodoriserstench

Powerfully offensive odor

stink · foul smell · malodor · reek · fetor

Family

deodorise, deodorised, deodorising, deodorisers, deodorises, deodorisation

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G