deodorize

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈəʊdərʌɪz/
(also deodorise)

verb

[with object]
  • remove or conceal an unpleasant smell in: people used dried flowers to deodorize their homes

Derivatives

deodorization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

deodorizer

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + Latin odor 'smell' + -ize

Spelling help

Spell deodorize with -odor- in the middle.