Meaning & use
deodorant soap
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UK/diˈəʊdərənt səʊp/
US/diˈoʊdərənt soʊp/
Meaning
nouncountable or uncountable
Soap that helps prevent or mask body odor, typically containing antibacterial ingredients.
Grammar: Can be countable (a deodorant soap) or uncountable (buy some deodorant soap).
Patterns
- a bar of deodorant soap
- use deodorant soap
He always uses deodorant soap after his workout.
This deodorant soap is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
Word forms
| plural | deodorant soaps |
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Common combinations
- bar of deodorant soap
- She bought a bar of deodorant soap at the pharmacy.
- antibacterial deodorant soap
- Antibacterial deodorant soap can help reduce bacteria that cause odor.
- use deodorant soap
- Doctors often recommend using deodorant soap before surgery.
- scented deodorant soap
- Some people prefer scented deodorant soap for a fresh feeling.
Synonyms and how they differ
- antibacterial soap
- Antibacterial soap kills bacteria, while deodorant soap specifically targets odor, though many products are both.
- body soap
- Body soap is a general term for soap used on the body; deodorant soap is a type that also controls odor.
Word family
Commonly confused: deodorant soap or antiperspirant?
deodorant soap vs antiperspirant
Antiperspirant reduces sweating, while deodorant soap mainly controls odor.
Practice
What is the main purpose of deodorant soap?
Choose one answer.
Deodorant soap is designed to help control body odor, often by reducing bacteria. Moisturizing, exfoliating, and treating acne are different functions.
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