deodorization
Removing bad odors
Deodorization is the process of removing or neutralizing unpleasant odors.
The term applies to industrial processes, household cleaning, and personal hygiene: The deodorization of the factory took several days.
Water treatment plants use deodorization to make drinking water palatable.
The word often appears in technical or commercial contexts rather than casual speech.
Removal of contaminants
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- air freshenerDevice releasing pleasant scent
- circulationMovement through a system
pollutants · fumes · musty · exhaust · off-gassing · room spray · air purifier · HVAC
Accumulation on a surface
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- ozonationDisinfection using O3 gas
oxidation · activated charcoal · enzymatic · ionization · ultraviolet · biofiltration · neutralization · masking
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- incinerationBurning waste to ash
- smokestacksTall industrial exhaust pipes
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
- sulfur dioxideSO₂ gas compound
wastewater · biogas · chemical processing · activated carbon · waste management
Tool for washing rugs
- fabric sprayLiquid sprayed on cloth
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- garbage disposalSink appliance that shreds food
- litter boxIndoor pet waste receptacle
trash can · upholstery · mattress · kitchen · bathroom · diaper pail · smoke damage · febreze
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- floralOf or like blooms
pine · lavender · eucalyptus · lemongrass · mint · vanilla · sandalwood · perfumed
Blocks underarm moisture
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- showerWater spray for bathing
- personal careMaintaining one's hygiene
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
body wash · underarm · bacteria · sweat · freshening · toiletries · hygiene products · roll-on
purification
Removal of contaminants
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- air freshenerDevice releasing pleasant scent
circulation · pollutants · fumes · musty · exhaust · off-gassing · room spray · air purifier · HVAC · carbon filter
adsorption
Accumulation on a surface
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
ozonation · oxidation · activated charcoal · enzymatic · ionization · ultraviolet · biofiltration · neutralization · masking · encapsulation
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- incinerationBurning waste to ash
- smokestacksTall industrial exhaust pipes
- hydrogen sulfideToxic gas, foul-smelling
sulfur dioxide · wastewater · biogas · chemical processing · activated carbon · waste management
carpet cleaner
Tool for washing rugs
- fabric sprayLiquid sprayed on cloth
- refrigeratorFood-cooling household appliance
- garbage disposalSink appliance that shreds food
litter box · trash can · upholstery · mattress · kitchen · bathroom · diaper pail · smoke damage · febreze
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
floral · pine · lavender · eucalyptus · lemongrass · mint · vanilla · sandalwood · perfumed · essential oils
antiperspirant
Blocks underarm moisture
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- showerWater spray for bathing
- personal careMaintaining one's hygiene
grooming · body wash · underarm · bacteria · sweat · freshening · toiletries · hygiene products · roll-on · aluminum-free
- perfumerymusk, middle notes, vanilla, essential oils, fragrance oils
- oilseedssunflower, soybean, rapeseed, canola, flaxseed
- palm oilpalm oil, oil palm, palm fruit, palm kernel, oil palms
- separation processesdistillation, filtration, centrifuge, sedimentation, decanting
deodorizationodorization
Adding smell deliberately
scenting · perfuming · fragrancing · stinking up · fumigation
odor, deodorant, odorous, odorless, deodorize, malodorous, deodorized, deodorizer, deodorants