odor
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The smell is "like excrement," said 68-year-old Patricio Velasquez, who shuts himself inside every summer due to the odor emanating from the dump.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
They make a kitchen look messier than it is, they can develop an odor, and they’ll only get harder to clean tomorrow.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Someone noticed a foul odor coming from the car and detectives arrived at the tow yard to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“See? They’re fine. We fed them, and they were allowed to bathe, which is more than I can say about you. We could’ve tracked you by your odor alone.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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