odorize

[ oh-duh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object),o·dor·ized, o·dor·iz·ing.
  1. to make odorous; add scent to: to odorize natural gas to make leaks detectable.

Origin of odorize

1
First recorded in 1880–85; odor + -ize
  • Also especially British, o·dor·ise .

Other words from odorize

  • o·dor·iz·er, noun

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