odorize

verb

odor·​ize ˈō-də-ˌrīz How to pronounce odorize (audio)
odorized; odorizing

Examples of odorize in a Sentence

the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of odorize was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odorize. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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