odorant

noun odor·ant \ˈō-də-rənt\

Definition of ODORANT

: an odorous substance; especially : one added to a dangerous odorless substance to warn of its presence

1935

Medical Dictionary

noun odor·ant \ˈōd-ə-rənt\

: an odorous substance; especially : one added to a toxic odorless substance to warn of its presence

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