strong-smelling

When polar bears enter these dumps in search of food, they are attracted to strong-smelling substances, some of which are not even edible.

Her rough guidance: Take a crack at it every month, but address more immediate needs as they come up, such as when the crumb tray needs emptying or you’ve cooked something especially messy or strong-smelling.

Thankfully, it was as soothing as it was strong-smelling.

A strong-smelling gas, formaldehyde is used in making building materials and plastics and often as a component of disinfectants and preservatives.

When the plant cells are damaged, most notably by extended cooking, the chemicals interact and start “a chain of reactions that generates bitter, pungent, and strong-smelling compounds.”