odorless

Definition of odorlessnext

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Recent Examples of odorless The real concern is sweat, bacteria, and acne On its own, sweat is pretty harmless and odorless. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 18 Mar. 2026 Using variable ultrasonic frequencies that disturb mice, these electronic plug-in repellants are odorless, safe for humans and free of any chemicals. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and deadly gas. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026 Hydrogen peroxide is a readily available, effective, budget- and eco-friendly odorless cleaning solution. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026 This keeps things under control and as odorless as possible throughout the day. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026 It is added to odorless gas to more easily identify leaks. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Building up a database To make the cosmic dust, Losurdo started with nitrogen, carbon dioxide and acetylene — a colorless, odorless gas made up of carbon and hydrogen. Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odorless
Adjective
  • While there’s an unscented, clear option, there’s also several tints and finishes to choice from.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The first is a laundry detergent offered unscented or in the brand’s signature fragrance.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Gladwin iris or roast-beef plant (Iris foetidissima) has malodorous foliage when crushed.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
  • However, these newer deodorants marketed as whole-body deodorants often do a good job at deodorizing the areas that create malodorous smells.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Case calls out common offenses like loud speakerphone calls during boarding, playing videos without headphones, or eating super-smelly food.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Empty your washing machine promptly at the end of every cycle to prevent bacteria growth and smelly odors from developing in your damp clothes, advises Palmer-Smith.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Jenn Harris has a column about a battle over stinky tofu at Golden Leaf restaurant in San Gabriel.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Millions of dead red crabs, normally found further south, washed up on local shores, making a stinky mess.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The case of a lifetime started with a putrid smell and a green garden hose sticking out of the side of a supposedly vacant warehouse in California farm country.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The Blue Devils are shooting only 39% from the field against Siena, including a putrid 13% from three-point land.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • However, suet molds in the rain and quickly turns rancid in hot weather.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • As is so often the case, there was a backlash against all the pre-release hype; the free publicity generated by Preminger’s talent search had turned rancid by the time the film finally arrived.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The evolutionary advantage of fetid roses was that their odor deterred animal herds that grazed in their habitat.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The New York Yankees are dealing with a stinky spring training situation after a sewage leak penetrated their clubhouse and outer hallway, and created pools of fetid water around George Steinbrenner Stadium.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Odorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorless. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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