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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | |
| Synonyms: | smell odor olfactory_perception olfactory_sensation | |
| Examples: | "she loved the smell of roses" |
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| Related terms: | sensation aroma scent pungency malodor smell smell odorize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] any property detected by the olfactory system | |
| Synonyms: | odor smell scent aroma olfactory_property | |
| Related terms: | property malodorousness bouquet smell odorize scent perfume odorless odorous | |
| Similar spelling: |
odor Oder |
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