Deodorized

/diːˈoʊdəraɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having had odor removed or neutralized; made fresh-smelling or odorless.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of deodorize (American spelling), formed by adding -ed. Established in American commercial and scientific contexts by the early 1900s.

Kelly Says

Products labeled 'deodorized' sometimes actually contain strong fragrances—companies use the word to suggest removal of bad odors while adding different smells, creating a marketing sleight-of-hand that confuses scent removal with scent replacement.

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