unscented

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English

Etymology

From un- +‎ scented.

Adjective

unscented (not comparable)

  1. Unperfumed; having no scent.
  2. That has not been scented (detected by smell); undetected.
    • 1994, Jean Echenoz, Mark Polizzotti, Double Jeopardy:
      Tomaso's real dealings, the ones from which he derived his considerable revenues (unscented by the feds), were concluded in hushed tones...
    • 2005, Tom Airhart, Elk Hunting Guide:
      The mindset of the hunter is split between focus on gathering visual or sound information regarding the elk and remaining unseen, unscented, and unheard, thus avoiding detection by the elk.

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