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odor

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /


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The smell is "like excrement," said 68-year-old Patricio Velasquez, who shuts himself inside every summer due to the odor emanating from the dump.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

They make a kitchen look messier than it is, they can develop an odor, and they’ll only get harder to clean tomorrow.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Each smell receptor detects a specific set of odor molecules, making the system far more intricate.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

Someone noticed a foul odor coming from the car and detectives arrived at the tow yard to investigate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I rested in that familiar odor while the sun baked my back.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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