Definition of odorizenext
as in to scent
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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Verb
  • Most deodorants for sensitive skin are aluminum-free and scented with essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The blend, lightly scented with rose, has a soft flavor and balance.
    Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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  • Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The air is perfumed with orange essence.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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