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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  • Public spaces are scented with a bespoke fragrance crafted by prestigious artisan perfumery Campomarzio70, custom graphic rugs designed by Paolo Moschino cover the hallways, and carved doors open to palatial guest quarters.
    Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Citizens scented the cards with mercaptan, the substance added to gas so potential leaks can be detected by smell.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
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  • Apparently, Harden was incensed Schutz had the scoop on the coming meeting a few hours before it was made public.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Moroccan supporters, who probably bought tickets for this game months ago, were incensed by comments Broos has made in the last couple of weeks about conditions in the country.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Odorized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorized. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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