Meaning & use
deodorised
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“deodorised” is a form of “deodorize”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbtransitiveBritish
Having had unpleasant smells removed or neutralized by a chemical or other treatment.
Grammar: This is the -ed form of the verb 'deodorise'; it is passive or perfect in meaning and usually comes after 'be' or 'have'.
Patterns
- be deodorised
- have deodorised something
The changing room was deodorised after the match.
They have deodorised the whole building to get rid of the damp smell.
The shoes were deodorised with a special spray before being returned.
adjectivebefore a nounBritish
Describing a product or substance that has had its smell removed or made less strong.
Grammar: Used before a noun to describe the treated item, as in 'deodorised air freshener'.
Patterns
- deodorised product
- deodorised air
The deodorised air in the clinic smelled faintly of lemon.
She bought a deodorised cleaning fluid for the kitchen.
Deodorised socks are popular with hikers.
Word forms
| base form | deodorise |
|---|---|
| third person singular | deodorises |
| past tense | deodorised |
| past participle | deodorised |
| -ing form | deodorising |
Common combinations
- deodorised air
- The deodorised air in the hotel lobby was a relief after the street.
- be deodorised
- The bins are deodorised every morning.
- deodorised spray
- He used a deodorised spray on his gym bag.
- deodorised product
- This deodorised product is safe for sensitive skin.
Synonyms and how they differ
- scented
- Scented means a pleasant smell has been added, while deodorised means an unpleasant smell has been removed or neutralized.
- fragranced
- Fragranced is similar to scented and suggests added perfume; deodorised focuses on removing bad odors.
Word family
- deodorise verb
- To remove or neutralize unpleasant smells.
- deodorant noun
- A substance people put on their bodies to control body odor.
- deodoriser noun
- A product or device that removes smells.
Commonly confused: deodorised or deodorant?
deodorised vs deodorant
Deodorant is a noun for a product, while deodorised is a verb form or adjective describing something that has been treated.
Practice
Choose the correct word: 'The room was ___ after the party to remove the smell of smoke.'
Choose one answer.
'Deodorised' fits because the passive structure 'was deodorised' describes the room having had its smell removed. 'Deodorant' is a noun and cannot follow 'was' in this sense; 'deodorise' would need 'to be' or a different structure.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “deodorised”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.