1. adding a scent or smell to something, especially adding a distinctive odor to a naturally odorless gas for safety purposes
Usage: technical; often used in industrial contexts

Examples

• The gas company is odorizing the natural gas supply to make leaks detectable.
• Workers were odorizing the pipeline with a chemical that smells like rotten eggs.
• The process of odorizing helps consumers identify gas leaks in their homes.
• They are odorizing the fuel to meet safety regulations.
• The technician explained how odorizing natural gas prevents accidents.
• Odorizing agents are added to make the otherwise scentless gas noticeable.