odorized

Definition of odorizednext
past tense of odorize
as in scented
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 sweet breads and pastries, scented with saffron, orange blossom water or baking spices, are in a case around the corner to the left.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • This small village on the Côte d’Azur, in France, is scented with fields of jasmine, rose, and lavender.
    Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
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  • McAvoy was incensed after being slew-footed by Benson, who has thus far escaped any supplemental discipline.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
  • During cross-examination, Nuñez admitted being incensed about Intriago using his name but downplayed any ramifications.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Odorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorized. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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