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odor

/ˈəʊdə/

/ˈoʊdər/

odornoun

odors

/ˈəʊdə/

/ˈoʊdər/

Translations

The odor of rotten eggs filled the room, making it hard to breathe.

L'odeur d'œufs pourris remplissait la pièce, rendant la respiration difficile.

Additional translations

odeurSens figuré.

Definitions

A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.

The odor of rotten eggs filled the room, making it hard to breathe.

A lingering quality or impression associated with something.

The odor of scandal surrounded the politician, affecting his reputation.

Synonyms

odoradjective

/ˈəʊdə/

/ˈoʊdər/

Attributive use in compounds such as "odor control" or "odor detector".

Translations

olfactifEmploi attributif, dans le domaine de l'olfaction et du traitement des odeurs.

The facility installed an odor mitigation system.

L'installation a mis en place un système de réduction olfactive.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or involved with the detection, control, or presence of odors (used attributively).

The facility installed an odor mitigation system.