verb
- to remove or neutralize an unpleasant smell from something
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'deodorize'; transitive verb
Examples
- She used baking soda to deodorise the refrigerator.
- The company developed a new spray to deodorise public restrooms.
- Opening windows helps deodorise a room after cooking fish.
- They deodorised the carpet with a special treatment after the flood.
- Activated charcoal can deodorise shoes and gym bags effectively.