Deodorize
(verb)
- To remove or neutralize unpleasant odors.
- To clean or freshen something by removing bad smell.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from de- (expressing reversal) + odor + -ize.
Examples:
- The room was deodorized with a spray of lemon.
- The garbage was deodorized before it was taken away.
- The fridge was deodorized with baking soda.
- The laundry detergent is specially formulated to deodorize clothes.
- The bathroom was deodorized by cleaning the toilet and running the fan.