DEODORANT

Deodorant

Deodorants are substances applied to the body to affect body odor caused by bacterial growth and the smell associated with bacterial breakdown of perspiration in armpits, feet and other areas of the body. A subgroup of deodorants, antiperspirants, affect odor as well as prevent sweating by affecting sweat glands. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants may also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays. In the United States, deodorants are classified and regulated as cosmetics by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration . Antiperspirants are classified as drugs by the FDA.

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deodorant

Noun

  1. Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.
  2. An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.

Adjective

  1. acting or including an agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor


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