deodorize

deodorize
/dee oh"deuh ruyz'/, v.t., deodorized, deodorizing.
to rid of odor, esp. of unpleasant odor.
Also, esp. Brit., deodorise.
[1855-60; DE- + ODOR + -IZE]

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