odorless
/'oudəlis/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having no smell; lacking any detectable odor: Describes a substance, object, or entity that does not produce or possess a scent that can be perceived by the sense of smell.
Usage
- The adjective "odorless" is used to modify nouns, indicating the absence of smell. It is a neutral descriptor commonly applied in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts.
- It is the standard American English spelling. The British English equivalent is "odourless."
Examples
- Adjective:
- Carbon monoxide is a dangerous, odorless gas.
- The laboratory requires the use of odorless solvents for the experiment.
- She bought odorless paint for the baby's room.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: Often used to describe gases, chemicals, or materials where the absence of smell is a critical property, sometimes for safety or purity.
- The new fuel additive is designed to be completely odorless.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: While "more odorless" and "most odorless" are grammatically possible, the concept is often absolute. "Completely odorless" or "entirely odorless" are more natural phrases.
- This brand of cleaner is virtually odorless.
Variants and Related Words
- Odourless (adj): The British English spelling of "odorless."
- Odor (n): A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.
- Deodorize (v): To remove or conceal an unpleasant odor.
Synonyms
- Unscented: Not having a perfume or fragrance added.
- Scentless: Lacking a perceptible smell.
- Inodorous: (Formal) Having no odor.
Antonyms
- Odorous: Having a distinctive smell.
- Fragrant: Having a pleasant, sweet smell.
- Pungent: Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
- Malodorous: Smelling very unpleasant.
Notes
- "Odorless" specifically refers to the absence of any smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant. It is different from "unscented," which often implies no fragrance has been added to a product that might otherwise have a natural smell.
Adjective
- having no odor
- odorless gas
- odorless flowers