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odor

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /


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That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 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

Signs that a battery is about to fail include swelling, hissing, popping, an unusual odor and excessive heat, according to a New York Division of Homeland Security battery consumer guide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Media reports said investigators were probing whether airport traffic controllers were distracted by a separate odor issue on a United Airlines flight -- the emergency to which the fire truck was responding.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Finn sniffed a sleeve, and there it was: Mom’s unique odor, a mix of vanilla and Spring Breeze laundry detergent, with maybe some cinnamon and grass stain lurking underneath.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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