odorize

[ oh-duh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, o·dor·ized, o·dor·iz·ing.

1. to make odorous; add scent to:

   to odorize natural gas to make leaks detectable.

Other Words From

• odor·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of odorize¹

First recorded in 1880–85; odor + -ize

Example Sentences

The stench of odorized gas fumes drove thousands of residents from their homes in the nearby Porter Ranch community, many complaining of headaches, respiratory problems, dizziness and nosebleeds.

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The stench of odorized gas fumes drove thousands of nearby residents from their homes, many complaining of headaches, respiratory problems, dizziness and nosebleeds.

From Reuters

The stench of odorized gas fumes from the leak, first detected Oct.

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The stench of odorized methane fumes has sickened scores of people since the leak began on Oct.

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