noxious smell

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An extremely unpleasant or harmful odor.

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  • The factory emitted a noxious smell that spread across the town.
  • Everyone complained about the noxious smell emanating from the drains.
  • A noxious smell filled the laboratory after the chemical spill.
  • We had to evacuate the building due to a strong, noxious smell.
  • The waste disposal site produced a constant noxious smell.
  • Residents protested against the noxious smell from the nearby industrial plant.
  • Even a small amount of the chemical created an intensely noxious smell.
  • The old refrigerator contained food that emitted a truly noxious smell.
  • Exposure to the noxious smell caused headaches and nausea.
  • They identified the source of the noxious smell as a leaking gas pipe.