inodorous

[ in-oh-der-uhs ]

adjective

1. not odorous; odorless.

inodorous

/ ɪnˈəʊdərəs /

adjective

1. odourless; having no odour

Other Words From

• in·odor·ous·ly adverb
• in·odor·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inodorous¹

From the Latin word inodōrus, dating back to 1660–70. See in- ³, odorous

Example Sentences

Plant inodorous, 1-flowered; calyx of 2–4 irregular scales or bracts; anthers transverse, opening equally by 2 chinks; style short and thick.

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Palm wood and “inodorous felt” are also used, being cut to fit the bottom of the box.

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The features were not altered, and the cavities were filled with a black, hard, and inodorous resinous substance.

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It is also advisable to wash all woodwork and gangways annually with a weak solution of formalin, or other inodorous germicide.

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Vaseline, vas′e-lin, n. a yellowish, almost tasteless and inodorous, translucent substance obtained from petroleum, used as a salve, liniment, lubricant, &c.

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