olfactory perception

olfactory perception
noun
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
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she loved the smell of roses

Syn: ↑smell, ↑odor, ↑odour, ↑olfactory sensation
Derivationally related forms: ↑odourise (for: ↑odour), ↑odorize (for: ↑odor), ↑smell (for: ↑smell)
Hyponyms:
scent, ↑aroma, ↑fragrance, ↑perfume, ↑malodor, ↑malodour, ↑stench, ↑stink, ↑reek, ↑fetor, ↑foetor, ↑mephitis, ↑acridity

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