Definition of odorizenext
as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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Verb
  • The warming spices of paprika, cumin and chili powder are used to scent the sauce and give it depth and complexity.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Roses, lavender, and rosemary scented the soap.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • Fragrant white tubular blooms add to this plant's charm, perfuming the garden in summer through fall.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.
    Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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