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odor definition

odor (ō′dər)

noun

    1. that characteristic of a substance which makes it perceptible to the sense of smell
    2. a smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant; fragrance, stench, etc.
  2. a pervasive atmosphere or quality an odor of intolerance
  3. Archaic a perfume or other sweet-smelling substance

Etymology: OFr < L < IE base *od-, to smell, odor > Gr odmē, (var. of osmē), scent, Swed os, smell, suffocating gas

Related Forms:

odor Idioms

be in bad odor

or be in ill odor
to be in ill repute

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odor Synonyms

odor

n.

smell, perfume, fragrance, bouquet; see smell 1, 2. See syn. study at smell.


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odor Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • air: The main disadvantage of HEPA filters is its inability to remove odor from the air.

Converse of object

  • emit: Research indicates that the GasBGon cushion actually absorbs more than 90 % of the odor emitted for most end users.

Adjective modifier

  • spicy-woody: Ginger Root Essential Oil 4 fl oz: C: Ginger oil has a warm, spicy-woody odor... woody odor.

Modifies a noun

  • control: Lastly, place a box or two of open baking soda on the fridge door for odor control.

Noun used with modifier

  • body: Maybe you suffer from bad breath, body odor or even both.
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