malodorous
malodorous
Definition
mal·odor·ous (-ō′dər əs)
adjective
having a bad odor; stinking
mal·o′dor·ously adverb
mal·o′dor·ous·ness noun
malodorous
Synonyms
malodorous
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- wound: It is a most effective dressing for malodorous wounds.
- ulcer: The lady had a malodorous leg ulcer for several months.
- tumor: The conditions are: lower urinary tract infection in women, acne, impetigo, fungating malodorous tumors and bacterial vaginosis.
- exudate: At the first consultation the wound was displaying inflammation and malodorous exudate, both signs of potential infection.
Modifying Another Word
- particularly: Reports indicate that he was caught on CCTV cameras carelessly tossing sawdust on some particularly malodorous vomitus at Theydon Bois.
- extremely: It is advisable to wear rubber gloves as the liquid is extremely malodorous and tends to linger!
Browse dictionary entries near malodorous
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