Antonyms for de-odorant


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : dee-oh-der-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : diˈoʊ dər ənt


Definition of de-odorant

Origin :
  • 1848, originally of substances to quell the odor of manure, formed in English as if from de- + Latin odorem "smell" (see odor (n.)). In reference to a substance to be used on the human body, from 1860. An earlier version, a perfumed powder, was called empasm (1650s), from Greek *empasma "to sprinkle on."
  • As in odorless : adj without fragrance
  • As in cleanser : noun strong disinfectant, solvent
  • As in deodorant : noun something that freshens

Synonyms for de-odorant

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