odorizing

Definition of odorizingnext
present participle of odorize
as in scenting
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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scenting
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  • This year, brands are betting big on banana, scenting their latest launches with the distinctly sweet and utterly nostalgic aroma in time for the hot season ahead.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • One flower goes a long way in scenting an outdoor space, so don’t surround your patio with pots full of them.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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“Odorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorizing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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