Deodorizer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003009",
  "term": "Deodorizer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance or piece of equipment that removes or masks unpleasant odors from the air or a gas stream. Deodorizing substances may work by chemical reaction, such as oxidation, or by adsorption onto a porous material like activated carbon. In industrial applications, deodorizers are a form of emission control equipment, distinct from devices that simply mask an odor with a stronger, more pleasant scent.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "emission control equipment"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2184 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/deodorizer/"
}