Deodorant: meaning, definitions and examples
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deodorant
[ หdiหษหoสdษrรฆnt ]
personal care
A deodorant is a substance applied to the body to mask or eliminate body odor, typically caused by bacterial breakdown of perspiration. It often comes in various forms such as sprays, sticks, or gels. Deodorants may also contain antiperspirant properties, which reduce sweating.
Synonyms
antiperspirant, body spray, fragrance, scent
Examples of usage
- I applied deodorant before heading out.
- She prefers a spray deodorant over a stick.
- He found a natural deodorant that works for him.
- Many athletes use deodorant to stay fresh during workouts.
Translations
Translations of the word "deodorant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desodorante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคเคกเฅเคฐเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Deodorant
๐ฎ๐ฉ deodoran
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตะทะพะดะพัะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dezodorant
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใใฉใณใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉodorant
๐ช๐ธ desodorante
๐น๐ท deodorant
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ค๋๋ํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฒูู ุงูุนุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ deodorant
๐ธ๐ฐ deodorant
๐จ๐ณ ้ค่ญๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ dezodorant
๐ฎ๐ธ deodorant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะตะทะพะดะพัะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ deodorant
๐ฒ๐ฝ desodorante
Etymology
The word 'deodorant' has its roots in the early 20th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'deodorare,' which means 'to remove odor,' formed from 'de-', meaning 'from', and 'odor,' meaning 'smell.' The use of deodorants became popular in the United States in the 1880s when commercial products began to be marketed as effective means to combat body odor. One of the first commercial deodorants, called 'Mum,' was introduced in 1888. Over the years, various formulations and brands have emerged, leading to the wide variety of deodorants available today. Modern deodorants may contain a combination of fragrance, alcohol, and chemical compounds designed to neutralize odor and inhibit bacterial growth. The health and environmental impacts of these ingredients have led to a rise in demand for natural and organic deodorant options in recent years.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,103, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29100 endearment
- 29101 unmade
- 29102 spiralling
- 29103 deodorant
- 29104 scurry
- 29105 discolor
- 29106 demurely
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