odorize

American

[oh-duh-rahyz] / ˈoʊ dəˌraɪz /

especially British, odorise

verb (used with object)

odorized, odorizing

to make odorous; add scent to.

to odorize natural gas to make leaks detectable.

Other Word Forms

odorizer

noun

Etymology

Origin of odorize

First recorded in 1880–85; odor + -ize

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odorized

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.

From Reuters ● Apr. 18, 2016

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 ● Apr. 12, 2016

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

From Reuters ● Jan. 27, 2016

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