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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  • Yes, the mighty lavender—a favorite of humans and pollinators alike—is an all-year bloomer, and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home daily.
    Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
  • This can quickly scent the air without lighting or spraying anything, and works particularly well with a strong, fresh scent like lemon or orange.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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  • Fresh lavender and lemon zest get rubbed into the sugar with your hands—a simple trick that perfumes the blueberry-peach filling with floral, citrusy notes.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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