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odor

[oh-der] / ˈoʊ dər /


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“The product has a very low odor threshold, meaning people may notice a scent even when concentrations are well below levels associated with health concerns,” health officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

The vehicles were responding to an aborted United Airlines flight that reported a strange odor on the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He raises his arm and fans his underarm odor toward me.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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