deodorant UK /diˈəʊ.də.ɹənt/US /diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.The only apparent difference between Playtex deodorant and nondeodorant tampons was the deodorant, yet the deodorant tampons did not stimulate the production of TSST-1. — 1987 •An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.Banned are newspapers and books, noncotton clothing, after-shave lotions and deodorants, all nonorganic or processed foods[…]. — 1988 adjective1 •acting or including an agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.The only apparent difference between Playtex deodorant and nondeodorant tampons was the deodorant, yet the deodorant tampons did not stimulate the production of TSST-1. — 1987 formsdeodorants
