odorized

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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  • Most are scented with hot peppers or garlic and will work for a few days.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Not only are the bottles beautifully inspired by traditional South of France scenes, but the products are scented with mint, thyme, basil and hints of blackcurrant for an uplifting bathing experience.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • In Abilene, the late Kansas statesman’s boyhood home, residents are incensed.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Auburn fans, already incensed by the previous ruling, aired their grievances fully.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Odorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorized. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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