Definitions

1. verb

to make or become free from odor or smell

“She decided to deodorize the gym locker room after the basketball team’s practice.”

2. verb

to remove or eliminate an unpleasant or strong smell

“The air freshener deodorizes the entire room in a matter of minutes.”

3. noun

the process of removing or eliminating unpleasant or strong smells

“The deodorization of the gym locker room took several hours with multiple air purifiers.”