odorization

Infusing with fragrance

Odorization is the process of adding a distinctive smell to something naturally odorless, especially for safety purposes.

Natural gas is odorless, so utility companies add a sulfur compound that smells like rotten eggs, allowing people to detect leaks: Federal regulations require odorization of all gas pipelines serving residential areas.

enhancement

aromatherapy

Therapeutic use of plant essences

sachet · essence · extract · enrichment · intensification · amplification · scenting · air freshener · room spray · diffuser

industrial

natural gas

Subterranean hydrocarbon fuel

detection · safety · warning · additive · pipeline · injection · monitoring · utility · regulation · odorizer

safety

leak detection

Finding unwanted fluid escape

carbon monoxide · hydrogen sulfide · toxicity · flammable · combustible · evacuation · alert · precaution · danger signal · protective

Opposites
addition vs. removal of scent

odorizationdeodorization

Eliminating unpleasant smells

deodorizing · odor removal · air purification · neutralization

detectability enhancement vs. concealment

odorizationodorlessness

Lacking any smell

Family

deodorization

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