odor
noun
the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell.
odorless
-
a word derived from
odor.
Example Sentences
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The invisible and odorless gas can seep into homes through the foundation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The noble gas—completely colorless, odorless, and tasteless—is used in rocket propulsion.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Meanwhile, many other landfills are releasing unsafe amounts of methane, an odorless gas produced by bacteria that break down organic waste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
"Fluoride is odorless and tasteless and totally transparent," said Joel Podgorski, a geoscientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology.
From Salon ● May 7, 2024
You can hear only what is piped in over the radio; you can breathe only 100 percent oxygen, and it is usually odorless; you can’t feel much through the gloves.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
