Definition

To remove or reduce unpleasant smells from something, making it smell better.

Example

She used a spray to deodorize the room after cooking fish.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you know how to deodorize a musty room?

Yeah, I usually open the windows and let fresh air in.

That's a good idea! I also heard using baking soda can help to deodorize it.

Absolutely! It works wonders for neutralizing odors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deodorize → It is formed from "de-" (meaning removal) and "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "deodorize" means to remove or eliminate unpleasant smells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing' ('de-') a 'smell' ('odor') to make something fresh again.

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