de·odor·ant

de·odor·ant
/diˈoʊdərənt/ noun, pl -ants [count, noncount]
: a substance that you put on your body and especially under your arms to prevent, remove, or hide unpleasant smells — compare antiperspirant
deodorant adj, always used before a noun

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