1. a substance that produces a smell or odor
Usage: technical

1. having or producing an odor
Usage: technical

Examples

• The perfume company tested various odorants to create their new fragrance.
• Scientists studied the odorant molecules in roses to understand their scent.
• The odorant properties of the chemical made it useful for detecting gas leaks.
• Natural gas is naturally odorless, so an odorant is added for safety.
• The laboratory analyzed different odorant compounds from the flowers.
• Researchers identified the specific odorant responsible for the pleasant smell.