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View synonyms for inodorous

inodorous

[ in-oh-der-uhs ]

adjective

  1. not odorous; odorless.


inodorous

/ ɪnˈəʊdərəs /

adjective

  1. odourless; having no odour


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Other Words From

  • in·odor·ous·ly adverb
  • in·odor·ous·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inodorous1

From the Latin word inodōrus, dating back to 1660–70. See in- 3, odorous

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Example Sentences

Palm wood and “inodorous felt” are also used, being cut to fit the bottom of the box.

It closely resembles horse-hair when properly cleaned and curled—is quite elastic and inodorous.

It is tasteless and inodorous and imparts no dis­agree­able taste or odor to the substance being treated.

Nearly all the tulip tribe, although beautiful to the eye, are inodorous.

The true oil of coffee has been investigated to a fair degree and has been found to be inodorous when purified.

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