Definition

A device that adds a pleasant smell to the air or a substance.

Example

The odorizer filled the room with a fresh scent.

Conversation

Have you tried that new odorizer I told you about?

No, I haven't! Does it really work?

Yeah, it makes the whole room smell fresh and clean.

That sounds great! I should get one for my place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odorizer → It is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "odorizer" refers to a substance or device that produces or enhances a pleasant smell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as the source of smell, and remember that an 'odorizer' is something that creates or enhances that smell.

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